Upper Elementary Teacher Grades 4th & 5th
About The Position
Established in 2003, East Cooper Montessori Charter School (ECMCS) is a premier public Montessori school serving 420 students ages 3 through 8th grade. Located on a beautiful 9-acre campus in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, our nearly 60,000 square feet of facilities include: STEM lab Performing arts stage and program Art studio with kiln Two playgrounds Basketball court & baseball field Strong technology integration Dedicated MTSS and instructional support staff We combine the close relationships of a small school with the innovation and excellence of a leading public Montessori program. Why Educators Choose ECMCS At ECMCS, we invest in our teachers just as intentionally as we invest in our students. You'll enjoy: ✔ Competitive salary & comprehensive benefits ✔ Montessori training support (if needed) ✔ Ongoing professional development ✔ A deeply collaborative faculty culture ✔ Strong instructional and student-support teams ✔ A mission-driven school community And yes - we're located minutes from beaches and the vibrant culture of Charleston. As our Upper Elementary Lead Teacher, you will: Lead a Montessori classroom with the support of an instructional assistant Design and implement an authentic Montessori curriculum Guide students academically, socially, and emotionally Partner closely with families Collaborate with colleagues to continuously refine practice Engage in ongoing Montessori professional growth This is a leadership role within a highly engaged and supportive faculty team. What We're Looking For We're seeking an educator who is: Montessori Upper Elementary (4-5) certified (sponsored Montessori training available for the right candidate) Knowledgeable in state curriculum standards and child development Passionate about student-centered learning Collaborative, reflective, and growth-minded Committed to innovation and excellence Our Culture At ECMCS, educators thrive in a culture of: Collaboration over competition Purpose-driven teaching Continuous growth Respect for children's independence and voice We believe exceptional educators deserve an exceptional workplace. Ready to Make an Impact? If you are an inspired, mission-aligned educator ready to make a meaningful difference in students' lives, we invite you to apply and become part of the ECMCS community.
Requirements
- Montessori Upper Elementary (4-5) certified (sponsored Montessori training available for the right candidate)
- Knowledgeable in state curriculum standards and child development
- Passionate about student-centered learning
- Collaborative, reflective, and growth-minded
- Committed to innovation and excellence
Responsibilities
- Lead a Montessori classroom with the support of an instructional assistant
- Design and implement an authentic Montessori curriculum
- Guide students academically, socially, and emotionally
- Partner closely with families
- Collaborate with colleagues to continuously refine practice
- Engage in ongoing Montessori professional growth
Benefits
- Competitive salary & comprehensive benefits
- Montessori training support (if needed)
- Ongoing professional development
- A deeply collaborative faculty culture
- Strong instructional and student-support teams
- A mission-driven school community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
