Lower Elementary (LE) Teacher for 2026/27 school year

Riverbend School•Natick, MA

About The Position

Riverbend School Job Description Position: Lower Elementary Teacher for 2026/27 school year Riverbend School is an innovative Toddler-8th Grade Montessori community located in Natick, MA. Riverbend prides itself on its diverse and gender-inclusive staff and student population, and welcomes candidates from a variety of races, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations. Reports to: Director of Elementary and Middle School Classification : Exempt Supervises: None Scope of Work: Classroom instruction for grades 1-3 (ages 6-9) Prepare for the academic, organizational, and social achievement of children as well as for their safety and well being. It is expected that all staff will function as self-directed members in a team effort. All performances should meet appropriate professional standards and adhere to the philosophy and mission of Riverbend School. Commitment to DEIJ: Riverbend School is committed to becoming an anti-bias and anti-racist community. All candidates must be committed to furthering this work by embracing differences; exploring and affirming the identities and intersections of all which include race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomics, social class, family structures, learning differences, and differences in ability. Candidates must be comfortable working in a culturally diverse environment. EEO Statement: Riverbend School is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment. Riverbend strictly prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, veteran status, or any other class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
2 years teaching experience
Must be comfortable working in a culturally diverse environment and committed to embracing differences and valuing multiple perspectives
Bachelor’s Degree
Clear CORI and MA fingerprinting

Nice To Haves

2 years Montessori classroom experience preferred
6-9 (Elementary 1) Montessori certificate preferred

Responsibilities

Design and prepare an inviting and challenging learning environment using a range of hands-on materials.
Prepare for the academic, organizational, and social achievement of children as well as for their safety and well being.
Demonstrate competency and/or pedagogical alignment with Montessori philosophy
Prepare an environment in which furnishings and materials correspond to the needs of the class
Set clear expectations for academic responsibilities and class routines
Help each child to develop a daily goals for learning
Give lessons to students in groups and to individual students
Give input on curriculum planning and implementation
Recognize when students are not progressing as expected and communicate this to administration for collaboration and follow-up
Follow recommendations for students with an IEP, 504 or neuropsych evaluation and ensure that they have the supports in place to be successful
Collaborate with learning specialist and school counselor to support student needs
Support students with individual behavioral plans
Lead and supervise students on field trips and overnight excursions
Train and supervise children regarding emergency practices such as fire drills
Build productive relationships with parents through consistent, proactive parent communication, parent education events, Parent/Teacher conferences (twice a year), additional parent meetings if concerns arise, and parent volunteer opportunities in the classroom.
Build positive relations with community organizations to support specific classroom curriculum and service learning.
Prepare written progress reports for each child (twice yearly) regarding academic, organizational, developmental and social growth.
Submit progress reports to administration.
Manage and organize prospective student visits and paperwork.
Work with Director of Enrollment Management in discussing student assessment.
Manage a classroom budget
Collaborate to design and implement volunteer activities such as Reading Buddies / Cradles to Crayons
Maintain daily attendance in Renweb
Work collaboratively with administration to address concerns regarding students, parents and staff
Report all accidents/ incidents to administration and complete accident forms as needed
Attend weekly grade level and faculty meetings
Attend all mandatory events
Perform duties related to arrival/dismissal of school
Perform lunch/recess duties
Demonstrate a strong commitment to professional ethics
Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Montessori Education by modeling the Montessori values of grace and courtesy, respect and responsibility in visible daily actions
Demonstrate commitment to competent communications and conflict resolution efforts across the school community
Protect the privacy and confidentiality of each student and colleague
Assist in planning school events
Attend in-service training as provided by Riverbend School
Attend one goal related conference per year to further professional development
Take on duties as assigned