Adolescent Guide: Mathematics, Science & Advisory in Knoxville, TN, US

Adolescent Guide: Mathematics, Science & Advisory

Knoxville Montessori School is seeking a relational, flexible, and intellectually curious educator to join our Adolescent Program (ages 12–18) as a Mathematics, Science, and Advisory Guide beginning in the 2026–2027 school year.

This position is ideal for an educator who loves working with adolescents, values authentic relationships, and believes learning should be meaningful, hands-on, interdisciplinary, and connected to real life. Strong candidates will be confident teaching mathematics while also supporting integrated science instruction, project-based learning, and executive functioning development.

Our Adolescent Program combines Montessori philosophy with seminar-style instruction, field studies, occupations, entrepreneurship, internships, community engagement, travel, outdoor education, and portfolio-based mastery.

Responsibilities

Mathematics & Science Instruction

Teach mathematics lessons and seminars and provide individualized math support for students with varied skill levels and learning profiles (standard middle school and high school math).
Support students in building executive functioning skills, organization, planning, and academic independence
Develop engaging, project-based math and science learning experiences
Incorporate hands-on science, laboratory work, environmental studies, and field experiences
Support students in completing portfolio-based credit review work aligned with Tennessee graduation requirements
Use assessment data and observation to identify student needs and provide intervention/support
Advisory & Student Support

Serve as advisor for a small group of adolescent students
Build strong relationships with students and families
Support student goal-setting, progress monitoring, internships, and community involvement
Communicate regularly with families regarding academic and social-emotional growth
Collaborate with administration and support staff regarding student needs
Community & Program Responsibilities

Participate in student trips, outdoor experiences, and community events
Support occupations, micro-economy projects, entrepreneurship, and experiential learning opportunities
Collaborate closely with the Adolescent team and broader school community
Contribute to maintaining a prepared environment rooted in Montessori values, respect, and responsibility
Participate in professional development, reflection, and ongoing program growth
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required
Strong mathematics background required
Experience teaching adolescents in grades 7–12 preferred
Experience with project-based, experiential, alternative, or Montessori education preferred
Experience supporting neurodivergent learners and students with executive functioning challenges strongly preferred
Montessori adolescent credential (AMI, AMS, or MACTE) preferred; willingness to pursue Montessori training required
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Collaborative, reflective, and growth-oriented mindset
Characteristics for Success

Calm, relational, and emotionally grounded
Flexible and adaptive thinker
Strong classroom leadership skills
Comfortable working with mixed-age groups and varied academic readiness
Loves nature, experiential learning, and community-centered education
Able to balance structure with creativity
Warm, confident, and able to maintain clear boundaries with adolescents
Sense of humor, humility, and willingness to grow
Knoxville Montessori School is an expanding Montessori community serving students from toddler through high school. Our Adolescent Program emphasizes meaningful work, independence, collaboration, outdoor experiences, and real-world application of learning.

We are especially interested in candidates who are excited to support adolescents in building confidence, independence, executive functioning skills, and meaningful engagement with learning.

Link to more info:  https://www.knoxvillemontessori.org/employment

Instructions for Candidates:  Please apply through the link on our website under employment.

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