Job Opening for 2025-26
Primary Montessori Co-Lead Teacher in Saline, MI, US
The Co-Lead Teacher of a Northstar Montessori classroom is a guide who helps direct the children’s academic, emotional, and physical development in a prepared and peaceful Montessori environment that challenges each child to reach his/her fullest potential. The Co-Lead Teacher shall set up, operate, and maintain their classroom with the order and neatness characteristic of the Montessori environment. The Co-Lead Teacher shall communicate collaboratively with all families and staff, striving to become the most effective educator possible.
The educator filling this position will Co-Lead a Primary Montessori Classroom with our Director of Primary Programming, and will occasionally be assigned to work as a Substitute Lead in our other Primary Montessori classrooms as needs arise.
The ideal candidate must hold a Primary Montessori Teaching Credential from a MACTE accredited institution, AMI, AMS, or IMC, and be located within commuting distance of Saline, MI.
This is a permanent, full time (40 hours/week) position.
Duties:
Possesses an attitude which shows belief in the Montessori philosophy and pride in the work being done.
Carries out duties and work schedules in a consistent manner.
Attends all staff meetings.
Consistently arrives at work in a timely fashion.
Respects and adheres to all safety requirements.
Works collaboratively with the Director, their Co-Lead Teacher, Assistant Teachers, and other Support Staff.
Serves as a role model to the Assistant Teachers in the classroom.
Models desirable communication habits.
Prepares the environment to meet each child’s needs, using observation to develop strategies that engage the child.
Provides and models a peaceful learning environment.
Keeps the classroom environment clean and orderly.
Seeks out and participates in professional development to improve quality within the school and to meet all State of Michigan requirements.
Works with other teachers on special programming and school events.
Communicates as often as necessary to individual families about their child(ren).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Experience:
Primary Montessori Classroom: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
First Aid Certification (Required)
CPR Certification (Required)
Primary Montessori Teaching Credential (Required)
Special qualifications:
The ideal candidate must hold a Primary Montessori Teaching Credential
Link to more info:
https://northstarmontessoripre