Lower Elementary Associate Lead

Montessori Academy of Colorado•Denver, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lower Elementary Associate Lead Teacher is a warm, enthusiastic, creative, and collaborative educator who shares classroom leadership and instructional responsibility with a partner Lead Teacher. Together, the two Lead Teachers co-own the Lower Elementary program, providing students with a consistent, high-quality, and joyful Montessori experience. This role is ideal for an experienced educator who thrives in a collaborative teaching model, contributes meaningfully to curriculum and classroom culture, and is committed to the Montessori philosophy. The Associate Lead Teacher holds equal responsibility for the day-to-day life of the classroom and works in close partnership with their co-teacher to ensure continuity, cohesion, and excellence across all areas of the program. This position reports directly to the Upper School Director and begins for the 2026-27 school year on August 10th, 2026.

Requirements

AMI or AMS Elementary Montessori Certification (Lower Elementary preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in Education preferred
Minimum of 2–3 years of teaching experience in a Montessori environment
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a co-teaching or shared leadership model
Familiarity with the Science of Reading and Orton-Gillingham methods
Strong relationship-building skills with students, parents, and colleagues
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Flexibility, humility, and a genuine commitment to shared decision-making

Responsibilities

Share responsibility with the Lead Teacher for guiding the daily work cycle and delivering lessons aligned with the Montessori philosophy
Provide individualized and small-group lessons tailored to student needs
Collaborate with the co-teacher to design and maintain a cohesive curriculum that fosters partnerships and enriches student learning
Support students in developing independence, focus, and a love of learning
Observe and record each student’s academic, social, and emotional growth; share documentation with the co-teacher regularly
Align instruction with Montessori philosophy and Common Core State Standards, using supplemental curriculum as needed
Participate in parent conferences four times per year in partnership with the Lead Teacher
Prepare and maintain Montessori materials and hands-on learning experiences
Collaborate on the planning and facilitation of field trips, community outings, and the overnight end-of-year class trip
Co-facilitate parent education events and programs
Collaborate with the broader Upper School team to support a cohesive program
Partner with the Lead Teacher to create a peaceful, respectful classroom through consistent modeling of conflict resolution and Grace and Courtesy lessons
Build strong, supportive relationships with students and families
Communicate regularly with families about student progress and classroom life, coordinating messaging with the co-teacher for consistency
Collaborate with faculty to plan Family Nights, performances, and special events
Maintain professional and collaborative relationships with all colleagues, following MAC’s Characteristics of Professional Excellence
Actively participate in professional development, parent workshops, committees, and staff meetings
Maintain a clean, organized, and inspiring prepared environment in alignment with Montessori pedagogy
Support admissions efforts by meeting with prospective families as requested by the Head of School
Engage in regular co-planning and reflection meetings with the Lead Teacher to ensure alignment and shared ownership of the classroom
Complete other duties as assigned