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MI ESCUELA MONTESSORI INC

Lakeland, FL (In Person)

$54,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 5 weeks ago (Updated 4 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 5/28/2026

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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)
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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.

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