Full-Time, Lower Elementary Lead Teacher - Geist Montessori Academy Geist Montessori Academy - 2.9 McCordsville, IN Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Middle school teaching Relationship building (classroom management strategies) Classroom activity organization Faculty collaboration Teaching Certification Early childhood education Employee relationship building Mid-level Parent communication Experience working with middle schoolers Working with students Curriculum standards alignment Professional Educator License Montessori teaching method Montessori Bachelor's degree in education Elementary school teaching experience Experience working with elementary school students Communication skills Classroom community building Full Job Description Position Overview GMA is an Indiana public charter school, authorized by Ball State University, built on an authentic Montessori education — one grounded in trust, respect, and meaningful work in a thoughtfully prepared environment. Our teachers hold Montessori philosophy and Indiana Academic Standards together, not apart. And they never do it alone: GMA is a collaborative, mission-driven community where teams plan together, reflect together, and hold each other — and our students — to high expectations. If that's the kind of school where you do your best work, we want to hear from you. The Role The Lead Teacher guides a multi-age Montessori classroom — planning and delivering standards-aligned instruction rooted in Montessori materials and philosophy, building a prepared environment where independence and deep work can flourish, and forming the relationships with students, families, and colleagues that make it all possible. This is a full-time, exempt, academic-year position. We're currently hiring for Lower Elementary (grades 1-2) . GMA's grade bands are: Early Childhood (ages 3-6 / Pre-K-K) Lower Elementary (grades 1-2) Middle Elementary (grades 3-4) Upper Elementary (grades 5-6) All Lead Teachers share the same core responsibilities and standards, with level-specific expectations noted as needed. What You Bring Valid Indiana teaching license, Indiana charter school license, or eligibility for licensure Bachelor's degree in education or a related field A genuine commitment to child-centered, relationship-based, equity-focused education Strong interpersonal and communication skills with children, families, and colleagues Comfort working with transparency and trust in a collaborative culture Openness to coaching, peer feedback, and ongoing growth Physical Demands This role can be physically demanding. Reasonable accommodations are available with advance notice. I don't like this heading - what can it be changed to in terms of qualifications? Qualifications Valid Indiana teaching license, Indiana charter school license, or eligibility for licensure Bachelor's degree in education or a related field A genuine commitment to child-centered, relationship-based, equity-focused education Strong interpersonal and communication skills with children, families, and colleagues Comfort working with transparency and trust in a collaborative culture Openness to coaching, peer feedback, and ongoing growth