Lead Primary Teacher

Spark Montessori is an authentic Montessori school that seeks a Montessori trained teacher to lead a Primary classroom.

Key Candidate Skills and Attributes:

• Alignment with organizational mission and values (see below)
• Passion for the Montessori pedagogy and working with young children
• Comfortable working with an intern who will be interacting with the children in Spanish
• An independent thinker with a bias towards purposeful action
• Exhibit patience, organization, and leadership in the classroom
• Ability to coach/mentor classroom assistants
• Receptive to input, feedback, and ideas
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with their teammates
• Staff must be willing and able to creatively and proactively solve problems
• Commitment to continuous professional development and growth
• Ability to support an intern in the program

Credential Requirements:

• AMS or AMI certified at the Primary level (3-6)
• At least 3 years of experience working in a Montessori classroom
• Meet the DCFS requirements for a teacher

Compensation: Compensation will be competitive and based on experience.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Professional Development Support, Tuition Remission, Paid Breaks, Holidays, Personal, and Sick Days