North End Montessori School is seeking a warm, dependable, and experienced Montessori Primary Teacher to join our Children’s House program serving children ages 3–6.

The ideal candidate is passionate about Montessori education and committed to creating a peaceful, respectful, and engaging classroom environment. This position requires a Montessori credential from an AMS, AMI, or other MACTE-accredited teacher education program, along with a bachelor’s degree.

Schedule

The anticipated schedule is 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. We are open to discussing some flexibility in the daily schedule for the right candidate.

Compensation

$20–$26 per hour, based on education, Montessori credentials, experience, and overall qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain a beautiful, organized, and developmentally appropriate Montessori environment.
• Present Montessori lessons to individual children and small groups.
• Observe and document each child’s development, interests, and progress.
• Support children’s independence, concentration, social development, and love of learning.
• Establish consistent classroom routines, expectations, and Grace and Courtesy practices.
• Maintain accurate attendance, student, and classroom records.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with families.
• Collaborate with classroom assistants, fellow teachers, and school administration.
• Provide guidance and leadership to classroom support staff.
• Maintain required child-to-staff ratios and ensure appropriate supervision at all times.
• Follow all school policies, licensing requirements, and health and safety procedures.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, family conferences, and school events.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Montessori Primary credential for ages 3–6 from AMS, AMI, or another MACTE-accredited program.
• Experience working with children between the ages of 3 and 6.
• Strong understanding of Montessori philosophy, child development, and classroom practices.
• Ability to create a calm, respectful, and well-managed classroom environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to meet all New Hampshire DOE background-check requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Montessori Primary lead teacher.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or collaborating with classroom assistants.
• Familiarity with student observation, recordkeeping, family conferences, and developmental assessment.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.

About North End Montessori School

North End Montessori School is a welcoming Montessori community serving the children and families in the Manchester, New Hampshire area. We value respect, independence, collaboration, consistency, and a genuine commitment to the whole child. Our educators work together to provide nurturing classroom environments in which children feel safe, capable, and excited to learn.

To Apply

Please submit your résumé and a brief cover letter describing your Montessori training, classroom experience, and interest in joining North End Montessori School.

North End Montessori School is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Application Question(s):

• Do you hold a Montessori Credential from a MACTE approved Training Center?
• Are you CPR/First Aid Certified or can you become certified within 30 days of employment?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person