The Assistant Head of School – Lower Elementary works in close partnership with the Head of School to ensure a high-quality, developmentally responsive learning experience for students, exceptional service and partnership with families, and a collaborative, growth-oriented work environment for staff.

The primary focus of this role is instructional coaching and leadership for Lower Elementary teachers serving mixed-age classrooms (1st–3rd grade). The Assistant Head of School will provide consistent, embedded coaching to strengthen instructional practice, classroom culture, and student outcomes.

In addition, this role will support the design, refinement, and implementation of the school-wide approach to mathematics, ensuring alignment with our instructional vision and continuous improvement across grade levels.

As a second-year, start-up school, we seek a leader who is highly adaptable, flexible, and willing to innovate—someone who is comfortable building systems while simultaneously refining them, responding to real-time needs, and helping the school grow with intention and creativity.

The Assistant Guide is an experienced educator who fosters independence, self-discovery, and a love of learning in students. They create a prepared environment, observe individual interests, and tailor activities accordingly. The assistant guide mentors and upholds Montessori principles, collaborating with parents and colleagues to support holistic child development.

The  Lead Guide is an experienced, credentialed educator who brings the Montessori philosophy to life in a public school setting. This role builds and refines classroom systems, routines, and practices that promote independence, curiosity, and a strong sense of belonging for all learners.

The ideal candidate demonstrates a deep understanding of Montessori principles, a commitment to student-centered learning, and the adaptability needed to thrive in a growing school environment. As a classroom leader, the Primary Lead Guide sets a high standard for instructional quality, consistency, and attendance, ensuring every student benefits from a fully prepared environment.

The Paraprofessional provides essential instructional and behavioral support to students, particularly those with identified learning needs, under the direction of certified teachers and school leadership. This role is critical in helping students access instruction, build independence, and fully participate in the Montessori learning environment.

Paraprofessionals work closely with Special Education Teachers, classroom teachers, and related service providers to support students academically, socially, and emotionally across learning environments. The ideal candidate is patient, flexible, nurturing, and committed to supporting children in a personalized, inclusive setting.

The Related Arts Teacher is an experienced and passionate educator who fosters independence, self-discovery, and a love of learning in students through high-quality instruction in their area of specialty (e.g., Art, Music, Physical Education). This role is responsible for designing and delivering engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences that cultivate creativity, wellness, expression, and skill development beyond the core academic program.

The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong interest in Montessori-aligned practices, a commitment to whole-child development, and the ability to thoughtfully integrate their specialty into the broader school curriculum. As a member of a growing, start-up school community, the Specials Teacher must be flexible, collaborative, and innovative.

As a Special Education Teacher at our Montessori school, you will work with students who have diverse learning needs and help create an individualized and supportive learning environment. You will collaborate with classroom teachers, administrators, and parents to design and implement effective, personalized educational plans, ensuring all students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.