Shining Stars Montessori Academy Public Charter School (SSMA) is American Montessori Society and Middle States Association accredited from preschool through sixth grade. Our program is centered on the writings and vision of Dr. Maria Montessori, providing a directed best practices project-based and inquiry driven learning environment for our students. The school’s guides, teachers and staff live the school’s mission of providing a quality and ‘authentic Montessori education’. At SSMA, we are committed to integrating culturally inclusive principles across the curriculum, ensuring that every cild is upported in reaching their fulllest potential We are a community of 200+ student learners and staff located in the Brookland/Catholic University neighborhood of Washington, DC.
Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS is seeking experienced Montessori educators for the 2025-2026 school year for our Children’s House learning community ( or “house” and ecosystem) . Under the general supervision of the Principal and the Montessori Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Community Engagement/Coach the Guide facilitates student academic success and socio-emotional growth in a Montessori public charter school.