Boston, Massachusetts
Posted: 20-Feb-25
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Status: Full time/Exempt
Classification: Faculty
Supervisor: Elementary Team Lead
Location: In-person instruction at the Lead Mine Campus in Raleigh
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Position Summary
The Montessori School of Raleigh (MSR) seeks an Upper Elementary Lead Guide for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate will lead an Upper Elementary classroom and will oversee students 9-12 years of age. The Upper Elementary Lead Guide will challenge each child to reach his/her fullest potential academically, emotionally, and physically in a prepared Montessori environment.
Overview
Established in 1974, MSR is a vibrant and exceptional independent Montessori and International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in the Triangle area serving 400+ students aged 15 months through 18 years. MSR is committed to the intellectual, ethical, and personal development of our students. Our beautifully designed Lead Mine Campus, situated on 10 acres in North Raleigh, comprises five buildings in a child-centered, village-like setting surrounded by wetlands and protected forest. Our Middle and Upper Schools are housed on an expansive 40-acre wooded campus in Brier Creek in Durham. Both sites were carefully planned and constructed to provide the nature-centered environments integral to Montessori practice. Driven by our core values of “respect, integrity, community, and love of learning,” MSR welcomes prospective employees of all backgrounds. We are committed to attracting and retaining the highest quality faculty and staff through a comprehensive compensation plan, including competitive salary and an expansive benefits package. MSR is accredited by AMS, Cognia, and the IBO.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Education or a related field
- Montessori Elementary (6-12 or 9-12) Credentials (AMS, AMI, or MACTE accredited)
- Minimum three years teaching experience at the Upper Elementary level
- Committed to the mission and core values of MSR
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents and other members of the MSR community
- Flexible team player with “can-do” attitude
- Ability to work independently and collaborate in teams with a wide range of individuals
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse learning community
- Student-centered, collegial, passionate, innovative
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Adhere to AMS guidelines and professional standards
- Prepare and maintain a Montessori environment in which the furnishings and materials are developmentally appropriate and provide academic purpose
- Deliver established Montessori scope and sequence
- Ensure the safety and well-being of students in the classroom
- Collaborate and participate within a divisional team and with interdisciplinary specialists
- Provide a supportive and collaborative partnership with the classroom assistant by communicating clear expectations of the assistant’s role
- Maintain a supportive and collaborative partnership with administration and colleagues to assist with curriculum development and implementation within the context of the School's overall program and Mission
- Partner with Student Support Services to ensure student success and developmental readiness
- Participate in ongoing Professional Development
- Attend all required faculty and team meetings
- Maintain a strong home/school partnership by ensuring consistent, respectful and open lines of communication with parents
- Communicate in a timely fashion with partnersMaintain student record keeping, lesson planning, parent reports, and parent conferences via our internal educational record-keeping system Transparent Classroom.
- Participate and help lead Parent Education evening events
- May serve as a Coordinator for MSR’s Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN) delegation
- Other duties as assigned by the Head of School
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
The Upper Elementary Lead can expect to:
- Work in a fast-paced environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts
- Work primarily in a traditional classroom environment, with periods of time outdoors
- Supervise groups of students and regularly engage with parents, staff, and visitors
- Occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
- Turn, bend, and reach.
It is the policy of The Montessori School of Raleigh to make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications for a specific job without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national or ethnic origin, age, veteran status, or the presence of a disability, except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference check from current employer (or most recent employer if not currently employed) and background investigation.
To apply
Please upload a resume and cover letter. No phone calls please.
About Raleigh-Durham
The Raleigh-Durham area is consistently ranked among the top places to live with strong job growth and a high quality of life. Top universities, a rich diversity of arts and cultural offerings, excellent health care, and lower than average housing costs, draw people in from all over the nation. Our mild climate and proximity to both beaches and mountains makes the Raleigh- Durham area an ideal place to live.