Job Opening for 2024-25
Lower Elementary Teacher in Denver, Colorado, US
Montessori School of Denver (MSD), located in beautiful Colorado, is seeking a Montessori
Certified Lower Elementary Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. The position is set to
begin in August 2024.
Job Overview: Elementary teachers work with a co-teacher to promote classroom community,
deliver Montessori lessons, create and sustain a beautiful classroom environment, support the
individual and collective needs of the students, communicate and partner effectively with parents,
and work collaboratively with the other members of the program team and faculty. MSD teachers
are expected to actively support the mission and values of the school and contribute to a positive
school culture, as well as participate in school events, parent education, and on-going professional
development. Click here to view more about the job description.
About Our School: MSD provides an engaging, empowering, and sound Montessori educational
program for students ages 2-14. Our school is accredited by the National Association of
Independent Schools (NAIS), the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS), and the
American Montessori Society (AMS)1. Founded in 1964, MSD is the oldest Montessori school in the
Denver metro area. In 2015, MSD completed a comprehensive multi-million-dollar expansion plan
to complement its existing facilities. A new Arts and Athletics Center, enhanced outdoor learning
and play environments, a new Toddler Village, updated Middle School space, a thriving Urban
Farm and one of a kind Vertical Farm, and a state-of-the-art Science and Innovation Tower were
added to provide an exceptional, experiential, educational environment for all of our students.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree
• Applicants must have certification from MACTE accredited institutions or AMI, AMS, IMC.
• High-energy and enthusiastic about working in an academic atmosphere and enjoy
customer service, children, and working with volunteers.
• Interest in working collaborating as part of a classroom and program team
Reports to: Director of Elementary Education
Department: Education
Supervises: Classroom Assistant
FLSA Status: Exempt Employee
Number of Days Paid – 190
Compensation: Salary starting at $52,500
Montessori School of Denver offers an excellent compensation package including paid time off,
health, dental, vision, 403(b) with matching and more; wide-ranging opportunities for professional
development; and a talented and dedicated staff of teaching professionals and supportive
1 Accredited with non-traditional Montessori age grouping at the Elementary II and Secondary levels.
2 Exempt employee is not eligible for overtime pay.
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administrators. Successful candidates will join a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking
teaching community of over 80 individuals.
Montessori School of Denver does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, sex, sexual
orientation, national origin, or disability.
Applicants are invited to visit Montessori School of Denver’s website (montessoridenver.org) to
learn more about the school and its programs.
To Apply: Please complete our application and upload your resume here. We look forward to
hearing from you!
Link to more info:
https://montessoridenver.org/e