Organization: Black Mountain Montessori
Location: Black Mountain North Carolina
Position Title: Elementary Lead Teacher
Job Description: The Elementary Lead Teacher will:
Lead a mixed-age Montessori Elementary classroom serving students in grades 1–6.
Plan and implement a comprehensive Montessori Elementary curriculum that supports both Lower and Upper Elementary students.
Provide engaging individual, small-group, and whole-group Montessori lessons.
Observe and assess students regularly and use those observations to guide instruction, differentiation, and curriculum planning.
Ensure students make appropriate academic progress and are prepared for advancement through the Elementary program and eventual transition to Middle School.
Maintain a peaceful, respectful, organized, inclusive, and academically engaging prepared environment.
Support students in developing independence, responsibility, organization, time-management skills, self-regulation, and respect for others.
Maintain accurate academic, attendance, assessment, and student progress records.
Serve as the primary classroom contact for parents and guardians and maintain consistent, professional communication with families.
Conduct parent-teacher conferences and provide regular classroom and student progress communications.
Provide day-to-day supervision, direction, mentoring, and support to the Elementary Assistant Teacher.
Collaborate with the Director of Education and other faculty members regarding curriculum, student needs, program development, and classroom support.
Maintain a safe and appropriately supervised environment and follow all BMTM health, safety, emergency preparedness, and student supervision procedures.
Participate in staff meetings, professional development, parent education, Open Houses, school events, and other school community activities.
Uphold BMTM policies, professional standards, and the principles of Montessori education.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree
Montessori Elementary teacher certification from a recognized Montessori teacher education program
Three to five years of experience working with school-aged students in a classroom environment
Strong classroom leadership, communication, organizational, and recordkeeping skills
Ability to plan and differentiate instruction for students across a broad range of academic and developmental levels
Ability to develop positive, professional relationships with students, families, colleagues, and school leadership
Ability to supervise and mentor an Assistant Teacher
Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain and maintain required certification
Ability to meet all training, continuing education, background screening, and other requirements established by BMTM and applicable licensing agencies
Preferred:
Montessori certification covering the full 6–12 Elementary age range
Experience teaching in a Montessori Elementary classroom
Experience working with both Lower Elementary and Upper Elementary students
Degree in Education or a related field
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume and letter of interest describing their Montessori background, teaching experience, and interest in joining the Black Mountain Montessori community. Mail to: kristy@bmtmont.org
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