Kindergarten / Lower Elementary Lead Teacher

About This Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Kindergarten / Lower Elementary Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate is dedicated to creating a warm, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment where young children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. If you enjoy fostering curiosity, building strong relationships with families, and inspiring a lifelong love of learning, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate lessons aligned with program standards and best practices.
• Foster children's cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical development through hands-on learning experiences.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment that supports each child's individual growth.
• Observe, assess, and document student progress while maintaining accurate records.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding children's development and classroom activities.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and school leadership to support student success.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and nurturing classroom.
• Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and school events.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of classroom teaching experience in an early childhood or elementary setting.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and understandably in spoken English for classroom instruction, early literacy development, and parent communication.
• One of the following qualifications:
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education (ECE), or a non-ECE degree with 15 semester hours of ECE-specific coursework;
• OR 8+ years of experience teaching in a Texas Rising Star (TRS) or nationally accredited early childhood program;
• OR 2+ years of teaching experience in a TRS or nationally accredited program and one of the following:
• Child Development Associate (CDA) or another TEA-approved early childhood credential;
• Certification from the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) or Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE).
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with children, families, and colleagues.
• CPR and First Aid certification.

Nice To Haves

• Nice to haves include:
• Texas Teacher Certification;
• Montessori Certificate or in progress;
• Bilingual (English/Spanish/Chinese) abilities.

About Us

Discovery Montessori Academy is a trilingual Montessori school located with locations in Plano and Allen, Texas. We serve students from 6 weeks to 12 years old with a Montessori preschool and Kindergarten and an After School program for grades K-5.