Job Opening for 2026-27

Preprimary Lead Teacher in Pensacola, FL, US

Creative Learning Academy’s student-centered program inspires confident, compassionate, independent, and creative thinkers who embrace becoming the problem solvers of the future. Individuals must have the ability to lead a classroom where creative, hands-on, and collaborative learning is employed to deliver classroom experience grounded in the latest research. CLA faculty are professional, growth-oriented, life-long learners who pursue excellence and are passionate about working with children.

Pre-Primary Montessori Teacher (ages 3-5) – This individual will serve as an integral part of the early childhood team, leading a mixed-age Montessori classroom for children ages 3–5. The qualified candidate will design and maintain a carefully prepared environment that supports independence, concentration, and joyful discovery across practical life, sensorial, language, math, and cultural areas. Using authentic Montessori materials and observation-driven instruction, they will guide each child’s individual progression, foster social-emotional growth within a peaceful classroom community, and partner closely with families to support children’s development at school and at home. Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education or related field required. Montessori certification preferred. Candidates must have at least two years of relevant classroom teaching experience. Full-time position, 10 month employee.

Instructions for Candidates:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, a brief statement about your approach to teaching, and a list of at least three professional references. All materials should be submitted electronically as PDFs and emailed to Kim Stafford at kstafford@creativelearningacademy.org.

CLA encourages applications from all qualified candidates and will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other legally protected status.  We will make employment decisions so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to ensure that the most qualified candidate is selected.

CreativeLearningAcademy.org

This service is provided as a courtesy by The Center for Guided Montessori Studies.
Post a job

Have a question about the job listings? Email us