DESCRIPTION:

The Upper Elementary program is organized with approximately seventeen students in each mixed-age classroom.  We are seeking an experienced teacher with a particular passion for working with students in the upper elementary years. You will partner with another lead teacher and teaching assistants in a highly collaborative way to plan the curriculum (math, reading, writing, and humanities) for the entire school year, integrating the Montessori method, research-based innovative teaching practices, and social-emotional learning.

We are especially looking for candidates with the following qualities:

• Team player who is willing to ask questions and work collaboratively
• Eagerness to learn and deepen one’s own capacities in Montessori method and 21st-century teaching practices
• Creativity, flexibility, and a willingness to take risks and try new ideas
• Skilled in establishing positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues