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Lower Elementary Lead Teacher

Upstate Montessori Academy
Greenville, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/28/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The candidate MUST have a Montessori Certification in Lower Elementary Montessori. If you do not meet this requirement your resume will not be considered for the position.

About Upstate Montessori Academy (UMA)

We are looking to grow our staff at UMA! Our goal is to impart knowledge and promote self-independence to secure our students' educational future. We are seeking a certified Lower Elementary Montessori teacher to join our team and grow with our school for years to come. UMA currently houses three Primary, two Lower Elementary, and one Upper Elementary Montessori classroom. We are focused on providing a quality Montessori program to our families that would make Maria herself proud. We place a high value on partnering with families on their child's educational journey. An important part of your role will be communicating closely with parents to a) give them a window into the Montessori classroom, b) educate them about Montessori philosophy, and c) provide insight into their child's individual progress. We trust you to be the best advocate for our school, the Montessori philosophy, and each individual child.

Duties

The certified Lower Elementary Montessori teacher is responsible for guiding and enriching the experiences and environment of children ages 5 -9 year olds in a Lower Elementary Montessori classroom setting. The ideal candidate will have several years experience as a lead teacher in a Montessori school, demonstrate a commitment to Montessori principles, and a devotion to creating a joyful, nurturing and beautiful prepared environment; someone with a peaceful and grounded self. He or she must also be flexible, calm, patient, friendly and professional. The candidate must be competent with child management, able to establish and maintain parent rapport, flexible and has a genuine love and respect for all children. Candidates must understand and respect diverse backgrounds, skills and strengths of the children in the classroom. Job tasks include upholding DSS state licensing requirements, assisting the director, and partake in housekeeping of our school. The position's working hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-3pm.

Requirements

The candidate MUST :

Have a Montessori certification in Lower Elementary Montessori.

If you do not meet this requirement your resume will not be considered for the position.

Benefits

Paid time off : school holidays, 1 week at Thanksgiving, 2 week Christmas break, 1 week for spring break, and multiple week's off during June and July when we are not open for summer session.

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