Upper Elementary Montessori Teacher (Grades 4-6)

Upper Elementary Montessori Teacher (Grades 4-6) Lakeland, FL Job Details Full-time $48,000 - $55,000 a year 18 hours ago Qualifications Spanish Teaching Certification Montessori Certification Elementary Education Teaching Certification English Mid-level 3 years Geometry Classroom experience Montessori Elementary school teaching Classroom behavior management Collaborative teaching

Full Job Description Location:

Mi Escuela Montessori |

Polk County, FL Language Requirement:

Fluent in English (Bilingual Spanish/English preferred)

Certification:

Florida Professional Educator Certificate (Elementary K-6)

The Opportunity:

Leading the Journey to Abstraction Mi Escuela Montessori is looking for an inspiring Upper Elementary Guide to lead our students through their second plane of development. In the 4th-6th grade years, our students become social explorers, critical thinkers, and independent researchers. We are a community where biliteracy is the standard and cultural fluency is the bridge, ensuring our students lead and learn with confidence in both Spanish and English. We are looking for a guide who can honor the child's need for social collaboration while maintaining the high academic rigor required for the transition to middle school. As a "lab school" for our on-site MACTE-accredited training center, you will be part of a community that treats teaching as a clinical, high-level profession.

Key Responsibilities Instructional Leadership:

Prepare and maintain a vibrant "prepared environment" that meets the unique social and intellectual needs of 9-12-year-olds.

Standards-Aligned Montessori:

Deliver advanced Montessori lessons (Geometry, Long Division with Racks and Tubes, History of Civilizations) while ensuring alignment with Florida B.E.S.T. standards.

Research & Inquiry:

Facilitate "Going Out" experiences and large-scale research projects that connect the classroom to the Lakeland community and the world.

Collaborative Culture:

Work alongside our Instructional Coaches (Literacy & Math/STEM) and coteaching team to implement data-driven interventions and ensure every student is meeting their growth targets.

Classroom Harmony:

Implement Montessori "Grace and Courtesy" at an age-appropriate level, helping students navigate social dynamics and peer mediation.

Qualifications & Requirements Required:

Florida Certification:

Must hold a valid Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Elementary Education (K-6) or be eligible to obtain one.

Classroom Management:

Proven ability to manage a multi-age classroom with an emphasis on student agency and independent work cycles. Commitment to

Montessori:

A deep belief in the Montessori philosophy and a desire to teach in an environment focused on the whole child.

Preferred:

Montessori Credential:

MACTE-accredited Elementary II (9-12) or Elementary I-II (6-12) certification.

Bilingualism:

Proficiency in Spanish to support our dual-language mission.

Experience:

3+ years of experience in an Upper Elementary setting.

What We Offer The Lab School Advantage:

A culture of constant learning and peer support.

Sponsored Training:

For uncertified Montessori candidates, we offer a path to subsidized Montessori training through our on-site center.

New Facility:

Join us in our brand-new, state-of-the-art building for the 2026-2027 school year, featuring expansive outdoor learning spaces and high-tech discovery labs.

Professional Growth:

Dedicated planning time and access to expert coaches in Literacy and STEM.