Upper Elementary Teacher

About Us

Follow the Child Montessori serves children in our toddler through sixth-grade programs.  We are committed to nurturing a full Montessori environment that supports the whole child and fosters a learning environment where children build independence, curiosity, and a lasting love of learning. Based on a beautiful campus in Raleigh, North Carolina, we serve 209 students and their families.

Position Summary

We seek a warm, skilled, and credentialed Montessori Teacher to guide our Upper Elementary community of students in grades 4–6\. The Teacher is responsible for preparing and maintaining the classroom environment, presenting the Montessori curriculum, observing and documenting each child's progress, and partnering with families and colleagues to support every student's academic, social, and emotional growth. This position partners with a credentialed Montessori teacher in leading the classroom.

Responsibilities

Curriculum and Instruction

• Present Montessori lessons in language, mathematics, geometry, geography, biology, physical science, history, and the Great Lessons.
• Guide students in developing independent research, long-term projects, and in-depth study.
• Support students in setting goals, managing work plans and work journals, and taking ownership of their learning.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of each learner, including students working above and below grade-level expectations.
• Plan and facilitate "going out" experiences, field studies, overnight trips and community-based learning.

Classroom environment and community

• Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly, and engaging classroom.
• Foster a respectful, peaceful community grounded in grace and courtesy, peer collaboration, and restorative approaches to conflict.
• Support the social and emotional development of children, including leadership, responsibility, and self-advocacy.
• Partner with a co-teacher in developing instructional programs and defining  shared and individual responsibilities for teaching.

Observation and recordkeeping

• Observe students regularly and keep thorough records of lessons, progress, and next steps.
• Use observations to plan individual and small-group lessons.
• Prepare written progress reports and hold family conferences [fall and spring].
• Administer and interpret assessments as required by the school [and state].

Communication and collaboration

• Communicate regularly and professionally with families about student progress and classroom life.
• Host classroom observations, curriculum nights, and parent education events.
• Collaborate with colleagues, specialists, and administration, including coordinating with the Lower Elementary teachers to support smooth transitions.

Qualifications

• Montessori credential at the Elementary II (ages 9–12) or Elementary I–II (ages 6–12) level from an AMI/AMS training.
• Bachelor's degree
• Five \+ years of experience teaching in a Montessori elementary classroom, preferably at the Upper Elementary level.
• Deep knowledge of Montessori philosophy, child development, and the Elementary curriculum.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred: Master's degree in education or a related field.
• Preferred: Strong subject expertise in an area such as mathematics, science, or humanities.

Compensation and benefits

• Salary based on credential level and experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Participation in 403-b plan with school match
• Paid time off, school holidays, and summer break
• Professional development funding and Montessori training support
• Tuition remission or discount for staff children

To apply

Please submit your resume, cover letter to

rebecca@followthechild.org

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Follow the Child Montessori School is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.

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