Upper Elementary (4th - 6th grade) Lead Montessori Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)

St. Joseph Montessori School•Columbus, OH

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Support the academic, social, and emotional growth of the individual child in a multi-age classroom. This position is for our Upper Elementary Classroom with a multi-age classroom of students in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade. The Upper Elementary teacher serves as a Montessori Guide for children in their second plane of development.

Requirements

Credential from the Association Montessori Society, Association Montessori Internationale, or from a MACTE-approved Teacher Education Program (preferred).
SJMS will train non-MACTE credentialed teachers in return for a commitment to work.
Bachelor’s Degree in Education
State of Ohio Teachers License (Resident Educator or 5-year professional license) in area/level of teaching
CPR/First Aid certification (SJMS will provide if not already completed)
Willingness to complete professional development on an ongoing basis. This includes any additional safety training required for the position. For those with a 5-year or Permanent Non-Tax they will submit an individual professional development plan (IPDP) to the Diocesan Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC). Those individuals who are Resident Educators will gain their hours from their work and time spent with their mentors.
Participate in the 5-Tiered staff evaluation process including self-evaluations and personal/professional goal setting.
Ability to support and promote a team environment
Enthusiasm, initiative, high energy level, sense of humor, and flexibility
Physical ability to work around children including sitting on the floor, standing, crouching, and climbing stairs
Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25 pounds on an occasional basis
Enthusiasm when working with children and adolescents
Required to complete FBI/BCI Background Check, Protecting God’s Children 3-hour workshop, FEMA Training, CPR/First Aid Certification, Religion I course of study (Diocese of Columbus requirement), and other professional development as assigned.

Responsibilities

Support the academic, social, and emotional growth of the individual child
Observe and guide the children through their learning
Establish and maintain the classroom true to the Montessori philosophy, paying particular attention to the needs of students
Facilitate opportunities for students to engage with guest speakers or go on educational field trips.
Maintain accurate record keeping and planning through the use of Transparent Classroom
Communicate with parents about their children’s school lives every week, through a monthly newsletter, and work in tandem with school administration to educate parents in Montessori philosophy.
Schedule and facilitate at least two parent conferences per student per year.
Attend school-wide events and functions, including parent education events, while working in tandem with the Director admissions and with prospective parents and students to conduct interviews, shadow days, and recommendations of acceptance,.
Carefully observe and keep daily records of each student’s individual progression through the Montessori curricula, including differentiation plans based on observations and data assessments.
Maintain the school’s system of record keeping (Transparent Classroom).
Complete individual learning plans and conference forms for all students.
Complete cumulative records
Establish a harmonious relationship with fellow teachers, assistants, and interns.
Attend weekly level meetings and staff meetings.
Serve on at least one school committee.
Fulfill supervisory duty responsibilities as required (lunch, recess, hallway transitions).
Report any maintenance issues to the Director of Operations or Facility Manager
Care for all classroom animals and plants.
Prepare and refresh the Montessori environment in accordance with Montessori principles and philosophy
Attend, participate, and inform (based on data) Student Support Team meetings as required
Complete all assigned paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
Support the Summer Learning Camp Program by working at least one week as a Lead or Assistant Teacher.
Duties assigned by the Head of School