Lower Elementary Teacher

Lower Elementary Teacher Lakeland, FL Job Details $48,000 - $60,000 a year 15 hours ago Qualifications Observation-based student assessment Spanish Master's degree in education Classroom management Student record keeping Teaching Certification Montessori Certification Elementary Education Teaching Certification English Mid-level Master's degree Bachelor's degree Professional Educator License Montessori Elementary school teaching Collaborative teaching Communication skills Full Job Description Montessori Lower Elementary Guide (Grades 1-3)

Location:

Mi Escuela Montessori | Polk County, FL Reports to:

Principal and Executive Director Language:

Bilingual (Spanish/English) Strongly Preferred The Opportunity Mi Escuela Montessori invites a visionary educator to join our faculty as a Lower Elementary Guide. As we move into our brand-new facility and expand our K-8 charter, we are seeking a professional who is deeply committed to the Montessori method and possesses the clinical observation skills necessary to support children during the second plane of development. This role is designed for a practitioner who can balance high academic standards with the cultivation of emotional intelligence, independence, and a sense of global responsibility. As a "lab school" for our MACTE-accredited training center , you will also play a key role in modeling excellence for the next generation of Montessori educators.

Key Responsibilities Classroom Leadership:

Lead a cohesive, multi-age community, fostering a culture of mutual respect, grace, and courtesy.

The Great Lessons:

Deliver the five core Montessori Great Lessons annually, using them as the framework for integrated studies in history, geography, biology, and physical science.

Mastery of Materials:

Present advanced Montessori elementary materials to facilitate the transition toward abstraction.

Observation & Record Keeping:

Maintain meticulous, data-driven records of student progress to ensure individualized pacing and mastery, balanced with Florida state standards.

Professional Collaboration:

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.

What We Offer The Prepared Environment:

A brand-new classroom in our state-of-the-art facility featuring premium Montessori materials.

Professional Residency & Scholarship:

For non-credentialed guides, we provide a structured, subsidized pathway to international Montessori accreditation.

Support System:

A dedicated classroom assistant and an administrative team (Principal and Executive Director) committed to pedagogical integrity.

Benefits:

Comprehensive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and credentials.