Position: Lower Elementary Teacher
Location: Creative Montessori School, Homewood, Alabama
School History:
Founded in 1968 by Barbara R. Spitzer as a private, non-profit school, CMS has served as a model for the education community in Birmingham for over 50 years. CMS enrolls 250 students at the toddler, primary, elementary, and adolescent levels (18 months through 8th Grade) on a two-acre campus located in the center of Homewood. The campus houses four modern buildings surrounding a central, spacious outdoor environment. The classroom environments themselves are large, well-lit, well equipped with Montessori materials, and open to the outdoors. The school is supported by a vested not-for-profit board and an operating budget of over 2.5 million dollars.
Convenient to both downtown Birmingham and over-the-mountain suburbs, CMS draws from 21 zip codes throughout the metropolitan area. CMS offers its students an unparalleled private school education in a warm, safe, and loving atmosphere where the focus is on the individual child.
CMS faithfully endorses and follows the Montessori Method to fulfill its mission and is accredited with the American Montessori Society. Their mission, coupled with a tradition of encouraging and sustaining diversity and equity, has long been a source of pride and strength.
Mission Statement:
Creative Montessori School provides an authentic Montessori environment that empowers children to discover their own unique potential to shape their future and transform the world around them.
Job Summary:
Creative Montessori School is seeking a passionate and dedicated Lower Elementary Teacher to join our team for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate will be responsible for guiding students aged 6-9 (grades 1-3) in a Montessori classroom environment that fosters independence, curiosity, and a love of learning. This position requires a commitment to the Montessori philosophy and an ability to create a nurturing and stimulating educational experience for each child.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, prepare, and implement engaging Montessori lessons tailored to individual student needs.
- Create and maintain a prepared Montessori environment that supports self-directed learning.
- Guide students in academic, social, and emotional development.
- Observe and assess student progress, providing individualized support and feedback.
- Foster a respectful, inclusive, and supportive classroom culture.
- Collaborate with fellow teachers, administrators, and parents to support student growth.
- Maintain accurate records and communicate regularly with parents about student progress.
- Uphold the Montessori philosophy and school values in all interactions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required (Degree in Education or a related field preferred).
- Montessori certification (AMS/AMI/MACTE) for Lower Elementary (6-9) required.
- Previous experience in a Montessori classroom or elementary education
- Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Passion for working with children and a commitment to their holistic development.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Tuition discount for your children
- Free lunch for staff members
- Percentage towards Health and dental insurance, 401k match, short-term/long-term disability, paid time off
- Opportunities for growth within a well-established Montessori program.
If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated educator with a passion for Montessori education, we invite you to apply for this position at Creative Montessori School. Please submit your resume and cover letter to Dave DeHarde at ddeharde@cmskids.org.