Upper Elementary Assistant Teacher

Kingsley Montessori School•Boston, MA

100d•$42,000 - $57,000•Onsite

About The Position

Kingsley Montessori School is a toddler through sixth grade independent school of 300 students in Boston’s historic Back Bay. Our mission is to engage the mind, hands, and heart of each child to nurture resilient explorers, confident learners, and empathetic citizens. A diverse, equitable, and inclusive community is integral to fulfilling our mission. Kingsley Montessori School strives to be a place where each person feels a sense of belonging and respect, recognizes and appreciates the richness that is added to our community through diversity, and is empowered to take action against injustices. We actively create such a community through our programming, our professional development, and our hiring, admissions, and governance practices. Kingsley’s high standards of professionalism are maintained through supportive and ongoing supervision and evaluation, development, and growth.

Requirements

BA/BS degree required
Experience with a variety of instructional methods and multi-age learning environments
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty to enhance curriculum and community
Commitment to meeting the needs of each child
Commitment to professional growth and best practices in education

Nice To Haves

MA degree preferred
American Montessori Society (AMS) or Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) teaching credentials
Independent school experience
Advanced degrees
Strong backgrounds teaching
Strong backgrounds in DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) work

Responsibilities

Share responsibility with Lead Teachers for all aspects of each student's classroom experience.
Develop strong partnerships with parents and colleagues.
Advance professional and personal growth.
Fulfill administrative duties.
Attend regular meetings.
Share responsibilities with other faculty in curriculum management, classroom schedules, record keeping, student needs, and the classroom environment.