Current Searches
Please view our current partners and positions below. If the position speaks to you, interested candidates are encouraged to reach out to info@montessorimakers.org so that you can connect with our team for next steps.
04/2025
Upper Elementary Guide
Montessori School of Lake Forest (MSLF) in Lake Forest, IL seeks a dedicated and experienced Upper Elementary Lead Guide to join our vibrant school community for the 2025–2026 academic year. This is a unique opportunity for a Montessori-trained educator to bring vision, confidence, and collaboration to a well-established program rooted in authentic Montessori principles.
Located on a breathtaking campus nestled in nature, MSLF serves children from parent-infant through adolescence in a community grounded in respect, curiosity, and the development of the whole child. The school offers a host of enrichments for students, which are developmentally aligned and used to enhance the Montessori experience of the children.
The Upper Elementary Lead Guide will join a team that values autonomy, collaboration, and a deep commitment to educational excellence. Reporting to the Head of School, the Lead Guide works in partnership with an assistant, enrichment specialists, and families to guide each child’s academic and personal growth in alignment with the Montessori method and the school’s mission to cultivate curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.
04/2025
Upper Elementary Guide
Springmont School seeks a dedicated and experienced Upper Elementary Lead Guide to join our vibrant school community for the 2025–2026 academic year. This is an exciting opportunity for an AMI-trained educator to contribute to our authentic Montessori program that values diversity, global awareness, and the development of the whole child.
Located on a beautiful campus with access to a unique land school in North Georgia, Springmont serves children from infancy through adolescence in a community grounded in respect, curiosity, and engaged learning. Our outdoor education program, including overnight trips for Elementary students and beyond, and classroom gardens make our program distinctive.
The Upper Elementary Lead Guide will join a team that values collaboration, authenticity, and a deep commitment to Montessori principles. Reporting to the Toddler/Primary Division Head, the Lead Guide will work in partnership with an assistant, enrichment specialists, and families to guide each child's academic and personal growth in alignment with Montessori philosophy and Springmont's mission to cultivate independent, compassionate learners.
04/2025
Upper Elementary Guide
04/2025
Lower Elementary Guide
The Tidewater School seeks a dedicated and experienced Lower Elementary Lead Guide to join our vibrant school community for the 2025–2026 academic year. This is an exciting opportunity for a Montessori-trained educator to contribute to our authentic Montessori program that values hands-on exploration, environmental stewardship, and the development of compassionate global citizens.
Located on a beautiful 1-acre wooded campus near the Chesapeake Bay, Tidewater serves children from early childhood through elementary in a community grounded in curiosity, courage, and lifelong learning. Our unique outdoor education program and commitment to environmental sustainability make our program distinctive.
The Lower Elementary Lead Guide will join a team that values authenticity, collaboration, and a deep commitment to Montessori principles. Reporting to the Head of School, the Lead Guide will work in partnership with assistants, specialists, and families to guide each child's academic and personal growth in alignment with Montessori philosophy and Tidewater's mission to cultivate self-directed, life-ready learners.
04/2025
Adolescent Guide
We are seeking an Adolescent Guide to join City Garden Montessori School in St. Louis, MO for the 2025-2026 school year. This school seeks the right match to join this child-centered community and help the children continue to soar. The City Garden Montessori School Guide understands and promotes the school’s mission, vision, objectives, and policies both within and outside the school community. The Lead Guide is responsible for providing an instructional program delivered with both Montessori and an anti bias/anti-racist pedagogy. This role reports to the School Principal and works in partnership with their assistant guide, other instructional staff, and parents, to nurture the comprehensive development of all children in the school grounded in the Montessori method of education.
03/2025
Primary & Elementary Teacher-Leaders
As a Primary or Elementary Teacher Leader, you’ll join together in a pairing with a co-Teacher Leader that serves the opposite age group, and have the opportunity to bring your school vision to life and receive access to support and resources throughout your School Startup Journey - from school planning, opening, and beyond. You’ll have the flexibility to provide instruction and lead day-to-day school operations, offering a unique blend of teaching and leadership. These roles provide the autonomy to shape the educational experiences offered within your school and local community, ensuring a nurturing, responsive, and effective learning environment. You’ll also have the support of a robust network dedicated to your professional growth and leadership development. The School Startup Journey typically spans 12-18 months, involving phases where you define your school’s vision, secure a facility, and obtain funding in partnership with your charter team. In this particular case, a portion of the startup journey has been completed by the founding team.