Lower Elementary Teacher - FALL 2026
- May 27
- 2 min read
Gloucester Montessori School
Gloucester, VA
Position details:
Full-time, M-F, 8 hours a day
10 month school-year program. Summer program hours available if desired
Paid holidays
Personal, and sick days
Ongoing paid professional development
Tuition discount for children who attend GMS
Responsibilities:
Daily prepare and maintain a beautiful, safe, and authentic Montessori classroom environment.
Work closely with Montessori assistants to ensure the children receive individualized instruction in a well-maintained and structured classroom environment.
Provide lessons individually and in small groups.
Observe children in their environment, plan lessons, create materials for the environment, manage classroom inventory, write student progress reports and individual curriculum, and ensure individual student needs are met (socially, emotionally, and cognitively).
Embrace the Montessori philosophy and have the discipline required to embody Montessori values at all times.
Interact with children in a respectful, calm, and warm tone. Consistently modeling the behavior we teach in our daily grace and courtesy lessons. Provide gentle, compassionate limits for children and set realistic boundaries.
Work with administration and other lead guide teachers to implement positive and constructive feedback, program design, and needed policy changes.
Communicate with parents via emails, monthly classroom emails, and bi-monthly newsletters, and participate in parent orientation and conferences.
For candidates without Montessori certification, GMS will provide coaching and mentoring throughout your training as a Montessori Lead guide.
The candidate must have an excellent track record of attendance. This is a full-time, 10-month position with vacation and paid days off. Please note teachers will attend additional professional development training sessions, parent or admin/staff meetings and conferences, school events/fundraisers, etc, which may be outside of regular school hours.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Proficiently speak, read and write English
US work authorization (required)
An understanding of and belief in the process of Montessori pedagogy. While a Montessori Lead Teacher Certification is preferred, we are willing to train someone with the right attitude and experience working with grades 1st - 3rd.
CPR Certification, and Medication Administration Training (MAT) are a plus!
Benefits
Paid time off (holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days)
Paid professional development
Annual retirement contribution
Paid membership to AMS
Gloucester Montessori School is an established and authentic Montessori School, serving the Middle Peninsula for over 40 years. We serve students from age 16 months through 6th grade. GMS fosters an atmosphere of mutual respect, teamwork, high expectations, and a strong work ethic. We seek candidates who are passionate about the Montessori philosophy and desire to share their knowledge with others while working to provide a solid foundation for children’s social, emotional, and intellectual growth.
We have a thriving Parent Teacher Action Committee (PTAC) who help us connect together throughout the year. As a school we enjoy giving back to the community with outreach, volunteering, and participating in local parades and festivals. We look forward to meeting you and discussing your future goals as an educator. We invite you to schedule a tour of the school and inquire further about the position. Please contact Michelle Colby in our main office at (804) 699-3020 to schedule a time to visit the school and learn more about the position. You may also learn more about us here: www.gloucestermontessori.com
Contact Info:
804-699-3020