Upper Elementary Teacher

Cambridge Montessori School, founded in 1963, currently serves 150 students from toddler through 8^th grade.  We are seeking an Upper Elementary Teacher to join our vibrant community.  The Upper Elementary Teacher will work alongside the Upper Elementary Lead Teacher to guide students in grades 4-6 to support their development, guide independent exploration, and cultivate a community of curiosity and collaboration.

Our program has a strong focus on practical life, community building, and community service.  In addition to our academic work, some unique highlights of the program include:

• We encourage students to initiate large-scale projects that involve research, writing, experiments and hand-on components. Students’ interests culminate in a senior project, presented to the community at the end of their 6^th grade year. 
• We do frequent student-planned going-outs and inviting-ins for students to find more real-world information about topics they are researching.
• We run a bi-weekly community lunch program, involving planning, shopping for, cooking and serving lunch to the class and other members of our school community.
• We plan service projects for the greater community a few times a year.
• We write and perform a play based on a book.

Qualifications:

• Montessori Elementary AMI or AMS Certification or willingness to enroll in a qualified Montessori training program.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Previous experience working with elementary-aged students (in a Montessori environment preferred).
• Strong understanding of Montessori philosophy and curriculum.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.
• A passion for working with and supporting students’ growth and independence.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible to the needs of students.
• Creativity to design and facilitate projects that align with students’ interests and goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with our parent community.

• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset with an ability to give and receive feedback.

Cambridge Montessori School provides a competitive salary and benefits package. 

If you are interested and meet the qualifications, please send a resume and cover letter to Sue Angelides at sangelides@cambridgemontessori.org.