Are you a Colorado-certified teacher seeking a rewarding career shift, or perhaps an experienced educator passionate about innovative learning?
Montessori Peaks Academy offers a unique opportunity to join our team as an Elementary Teacher (Multi-Age 4th-6th). We're looking for dedicated individuals eager to embrace the enriching Montessori philosophy. This full-time position provides not only a competitive salary but also paid training to become a certified Montessori teacher while working in the classroom. While one to three years of elementary teaching experience is preferred, we welcome all passionate educators ready to grow with us. You will complete the required Montessori Teacher training after hire, fully supported by MPA.
Position Summary Montessori Peaks Academy (MPA) seeks an Upper Elementary Lead Teacher (4th-6th grades) for the 2025-2026 school year. Under the general direction of the Principal, the ideal candidate will lead an Upper Elementary classroom and will oversee students 9-12 years of age. The Upper Elementary Lead Teacher will challenge each child to reach his/her fullest potential academically, emotionally, and physically in a prepared Montessori environment.
Overview Montessori Peaks Academy (MPA) was Jefferson County’s first Montessori Charter School, opening its doors in September 1997. Montessori Peaks Academy (MPA) offers programs for children from preschool (age 3) through 8th grade. Kindergarten through 8th grades are tuition free. Preschool (ages 3 and 4) is a tuition-based program. MPA also offers a one-day per-week Homeschool enrichment program for grades K- 8.
MPA strives to be an educational journey, preparing each child to uniquely contribute to our shared community. Montessori philosophy and methodology is based on the education of the whole child. This not only includes cognitive and academic development, but also concentrates on the emotional, physical and social development of the child. Honoring the individual child is one of the main guiding principles of the school and its curriculum.
Outdoor education is of strong emphasis in each class. The school sits on 8.5 acres of land and features multiple gardens, a natural watershed, a bee habitat and pollinator space as well as many other opportunities for children to grow and learn outdoors.
There is a Montessori-trained lead teacher and assistant teacher in each classroom, allowing for small student to teacher ratios. MPA offers Music, Art and Physical Education as part of our curriculum for each classroom, kindergarten through 6th grade.
Qualifications
This position is a great opportunity for an experienced teacher, change of career individual, or someone who would like to teach children to earn a full-time salary and receive paid training to be a Montessori teacher while on the job in the classroom. One to three years of teaching experience with elementary students is preferred. Interested candidates may complete required Montessori Teacher training after hire.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Must hold a valid Colorado teaching license or authorization. Must meet content-area qualifications, which could include the appropriate license endorsement, degree in the content area, Colorado State Board of Education-approved content exam, or 36 credit hours as determined by the district AND/OR
- Montessori Elementary (6-12 or 9-12) Credentials (AMS, AMI, or MACTE)
- If not Montessori trained, a strong commitment to embracing and eventually completing Montessori training (AMS, AMI, or MACTE credentials).
- A deep commitment to the mission and core values of Montessori Peaks Academy.
- The ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and all members of the MPA community.
- A steadfast commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse learning community.
- A student-centered approach, collegiality, passion for education, and an innovative mindset.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Learning and adhering to Montessori guidelines and professional standards as you integrate them into your practice.
- Working towards preparing and maintaining a Montessori-inspired environment where furnishings and materials are developmentally appropriate and serve academic purposes.
- Collaborating with the team to learn and deliver the established Montessori scope and sequence.
- Ensuring the safety and well-being of all students in the classroom.
- Actively collaborating and participating within your grade level team and with interdisciplinary teachers.
- Providing a supportive and collaborative partnership with your Assistant by clearly communicating expectations for their role.
- Maintaining a supportive and collaborative partnership with administration and colleagues to assist with curriculum development and implementation within the context of the School's overall program, mission, and core values.
- Partnering with Student Support Services to ensure student success and developmental readiness for all learners.
- Actively participating in ongoing Professional Development, including training specific to Montessori methodology.
- Attending all required faculty and team meetings.
- Maintaining a strong home/school partnership by ensuring consistent, respectful, and open lines of communication with parents.
- Being available to parents through written communication, setting up conferences, and learning to educate parents in Montessori philosophy.
- Maintaining student record keeping, lesson planning, parent reports, and parent conferences.
- Participating in and assisting with Parent Education evening events.
- Performing other duties as assigned by the Principal.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment The Upper Elementary Lead Teacher can expect to:
- Work in a fast-paced environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
- Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled classroom environment, with periods of time outdoors.
- Supervise groups of students and regularly engage with parents, staff, and visitors.
- Occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
- Turn, bend, and reach.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $50,850.00 - $79,100.00 per year
Expected hours: 37.50 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
