Children's House (3-6)

Montessori Schule Lenzburg currently have two job openings ENG or GER in their 3-6 group. If you are interested, please check their websites: 

https://montessori-jobs.com/de/vacancy/WDPMiQL3poaXszWL8USiHA

https://montessori-jobs.com/de/vacancy/M27FnndtkygiWQXaQmW9uR

Elementary (6-12)

The Montessori School of Tokyo (MST) is seeking a full-time guide to work in our Elementary (EL) programme from August 2024, with the possibility of a start date before June 2024 pending the successful candidate's availability. The ideal candidate will be a masterful, thoughtful, and compassionate Montessori educator who supports and nurtures the social/emotional development of the students in their care. They are an enlightened generalist who inspires the children to explore all areas of the curriculum.

Primary Role

• To work as a teacher who ignites the spark of interest in each individual child and supports them in their developmental needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe physical and emotional environment which encourages respect and understanding between students and faculty in the Elementary community and is consistent with Montessori pedagogy.

• Maintain and protect the three-hour work period each morning.

• Plan and deliver presentations to students on a regular basis.

• Observe students on a regular basis.

• Help students to concentrate and find joy in their work.

• Ensure the environment is clean, beautiful, orderly, and prepared for students at all times.

• Make materials as needed.

• Help students to navigate peer conflict.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, and faculty.

• Provide feedback about student progress to parents that includes, but is not limited to, twice yearly progress reports and learning conferences, as well as impromptu parent meetings when needed.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, teaching partners, assistants and others within the Elementary teaching team.

• Attend school community events such as Back to School events, Montessori Journey, other parent ed offerings, etc.

• Ensure that Transparent Classroom and other tools are up to date and lessons are recorded on a regular basis.

• Post content on the appropriate social media channels to support wider understanding of MST's elementary programme.

• Other duties (determined by school administration) that support school operations such as screening of new students, garden or recess duty, road duty, field trip chaperone or special event attendance.

• Plan, attend, support, and participate in Elementary trips e.g. Elementary Camp, Upper Elementary Ski Trip (if applicable, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree or higher

• AMI 6-12 Diploma or currently enrolled in/willing to complete an AMI 6-12 Diploma

• Native English speaker OR fluent and highly proficient in English, both written and spoken

• Excellent cross-cultural communication, interpersonal, organisational, and problem-solving skills

• Works calmly and effectively under pressure

• Communicates appropriately, collaboratively, and respectfully with students, parents, and colleagues

• Self-motivated and proactive

• Willingness to work for at least 3 years at MST

• Ability to adapt to living in a Japanese environment

Desirable:

• 3 years experience as a guide in a Montessori 6-12 programme

• Experience living abroad or significant experience with a culture other than one's own

Application Process

Please send a cover letter, CV and full academic transcripts to employ@montessorijapan.com, explaining why you are interested, and a suitable candidate for this job.

This recruitment process is open immediately and we will be receiving and processing applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates who meet the above requirements will be contacted.

Growing Minds Elementary School, Tunisia is hiring an English speaking Montessori guide for their lower elementary classroom. Please see job offer below. 

United Montessori Children Schoolis looking for an English Teacher trained AMI or in training . We are accepting applications from experienced, responsible, hard working, nurturing, preferably native English speaker candidates for a Primary Guide and an Elementary Guide to join our growing community. The candidate needs to have EU citizenship.

We currently serve students from ages 3-9 years old at two different locations .Our school provides an authentic Montessori education with AMI guides in a child-centered environment and has remained true to the mission of its founders and the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori.

If you feel that this position it's for you, please send your resume to info@montessori-ucs.ch

Adolescence

Freie Montessori Schule Main-Kinzig is search for a Montessori-Guide in the Adolescent Community. Please see job advertisement. 

Le collège Maria Montessori des Aiglons is searching for a French language Humanities teacher for the period of June 1-29, 2024. Please see job description below.

Hiring Now!

The Maria Montessori School in London is looking for a 12-18 Montessori Adolescent lead guide. Please see below the job advertisement. 

Centre d'Etudes et Travaux Montessori of Chavannes (France) is looking for an English-speaking trained person to join their team. The team is constituted of two adults trained AMI 12-18, working with an adolescent community of 12 young people in residential life. 

Contact: montessori12.18@gmail.com/ (+33)385351738.

Posted: December 15th, 2024

The International Montessori School in Hong Kong is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic educators to launch the IMS Middle Years Programme. This new programme will begin for an initial grade 7 cohort of 10-20 students and expand to include two mixed grade levels of 7 and 8. Please see job description below.

Posted: February 3rd, 2025

Al Nebras International School (The Montessori Way), located in Doha, Qatar are excited to announce new opportunities for Montessori educators to join our team for the academic year 2025-2026. We are currently hiring for all age groups, with a particular focus on elementary-trained Montessori guides.

Requirements for Applicants:

• Montessori Certification
• Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field
• Proficiency in English, as instruction is conducted in English

We are eager to connect with passionate educators trained in the Montessori philosophy who are dedicated to inspiring young learners. 

Interested candidates can email us at info@montessoriway.qa for more details.

Posted: February 3rd, 2025

Chesapeake Montessori School (CMS) in Annapolis, MD, is seeking applicants for a possible adolescent teaching opening for the 2025/26 school year. CMS is an AMI-recognized school, serving 150 children from 18 months – 14 years of age. We offer a continuum comprised of two Young Child Communities, two Primary Classrooms, two Elementary Classrooms, and an Adolescent Program. We operate on eleven total acres with open fields, woods, and nature trails, as well as a separate farm-based campus for our adolescents. 

The right candidate must have completed, or be willing to complete, the AMI Adolescent Training, be a generalist in the subject matter they offer (history, science, English), advocate for the developmental needs of teens, and have a desire to implement an authentic Montessori learning environment within a collegial atmosphere. The role of this teacher will involve teaching numerous humanities and science projects (as many as 8) throughout the school year, including a willingness to work with farm animals and implement land-based curricula. Additionally, this position will require attendance at school functions, parent education events, and weeklong trips that are built into the program and happen at least two times during the academic year. Job Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, tuition remission, and competitive salary based on experience ($50,000 - $55,000 USD). 

Annapolis, Maryland, is a port town on the Chesapeake Bay, and is centrally located in the state. The area boasts diversity, enrichment opportunities, natural splendor, easy access to Washington D.C. and Baltimore, and environmental outlets. The town of Annapolis is home to the U.S. Naval Academy, St. John's College, and is rich in colonial architecture and history.

Please send your resume and cover letter to Robb Wirts, Head of School, at r.wirts@chesapeake-montessori.com.

Posted: April 4th, 2025