Lower Elementary Teacher

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a cohesive, multi-age community, fostering a culture of mutual respect, grace, and courtesy.
• Deliver the five core Montessori Great Lessons annually, using them as the framework for integrated studies in history, geography, biology, and physical science.
• Present advanced Montessori elementary materials to facilitate the transition toward abstraction.
• Maintain meticulous, data-driven records of student progress to ensure individualized pacing and mastery, balanced with Florida state standards.
• Work closely with the Principal and pedagogical leadership to ensure curricular continuity and holistic student support.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Education or a related field preferred.
• State Certification: Florida Professional Educator Certificate (or immediate eligibility to obtain one).
• Montessori Certification: Elementary I (6–9) or Elementary I-II (6–12) credential from a MACTE-accredited program is preferred.
• Professional Residency Option: For candidates holding Florida State Certification but lacking Montessori credentials, Mi Escuela Montessori offers a 75% tuition subsidy for our on-site MACTE-accredited training starting this summer, with no-interest financing available for the remaining costs.
• Communication: Sophisticated verbal and written communication skills in English; Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred to support our dual-language mission.