The Virgin Islands Montessori School is actively seeking enthusiastic Elementary Teachers to work in our Grade 4 & 5 classrooms, with specific focus on math, science, language and/or history.

Educators should have some knowledge of / interest in Montessori methodologies, as well as student-centered teaching philosophies. Additional familiarity with the International Baccalaureate program is a bonus. The grade 4 & 5 classrooms specifically prepare our young scholars for success in middle school, high school and beyond.

This is a wonderful opportunity for passionate educators who are excited about building relationships with children, parents, and colleagues in a caring community where growth is valued and encouraged. Our school is celebrating 60+ years of offering Montessori and IB education to youth on the islands of STT/STJ. We are proud of both our history and culture!

We are seeking candidates who have the ability to teach to a diverse set of learners (i.e. culture, ethnicity, race, neurodiversity). Educators should demonstrate grace, patience and excellent observational and communication skills. We need someone who is organized, a multitasker, keeps calm under pressure, and treats everyone with love and respect. We are a community of dedicated educators, professionals, and community members. We are especially interested in individuals looking to stay with our school for multiple years to learn and grow along with us.

Serious and interested applicants should send a letter of intent and a resume to Head of School, Gloria Arpasi, at hos@vimsia.org. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Ever imagine teaching in the Caribbean??

Requirements are:

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood teaching, education, or a related discipline
• Elementary teaching experience
• US Citizenship or current US Visa
• Availability to start teaching in August 2026
• Desire to be part of a tight-knit team who supports each other
• Willingness to participate in Professional Development trainings

About Virgin Islands Montessori School & Peter Gruber International Academy

Virgin Islands Montessori School & Peter Gruber International Academy is a Montessori/IB school with about 300 students (toddler through 12th grade) on the U.S. Virgin Island of St. Thomas in the Caribbean. We are a non-profit, independent, private, international school that is looking for quality teachers who have a passion for teaching. Our small school community is one that focuses on a philosophy of "Education for Life" through a true dedication to our core values, our mission statement and our profile of a graduate which aims to create responsible, caring, internationally-minded young people. We pride ourselves on being a green school that is 100% solar powered and always environmentally conscious. We work just as hard on building quality character in our students as we do in building academic skills. Three crucial attributes embody the types of students and staff members we have at our school - passionate about learning, dedicated to service and of the highest integrity/character. All stakeholders (parents, teachers, administrators, board members) at our school have one thing in common - we put learning first. Our tri-accreditation of Association Montessori International (AMI...), International Baccalaureate (IB) and Middle States Association (MSA) leads our students to dual high school diplomas after experiencing a detailed academic continuum that focuses on the acquisition of strong academic skills. We have a Spanish Infusion program, as well as focus on Mathematics and Science. Our graduates are attending their first choice, top tier colleges and universities, such as: Harvard, Brown, US Naval Academy, etc.

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