Elementary Guide (Lower or Upper Elementary)

Elementary Guide (Lower or Upper Elementary) Fargo, ND Job Details Full-time 15 hours ago Qualifications Bachelor's degree Full Job Description Published April 13, 2026 Expires May 13, 2026 Location 1401 Oak Manor Ave., Suite B, Fargo, North Dakota Category Elementary School Job Type Full-time Organizational Name St. Monica's Montessori Organizational City FARGO Position Contact Name Bryan Wilburn Position Contact Title President Position Contact Email How many employees are serving at your location? The employer and job location are not based in Minnesota

DESCRIPTION

St. Monica's Montessori (SMM) in Fargo, ND is seeking a Montessori Elementary Guide (Lower or Upper Elementary) for the 2026-2027 academic year. This is a full-time position for a mission-driven educator who desires to form children academically, spiritually, and personally within a Catholic Montessori environment. Position Summary The Elementary Guide leads a multi-age classroom (Lower or Upper Elementary), fostering independence, curiosity, and virtue in accordance with the Montessori method and Catholic teaching. This individual plays a key role in building a joyful, ordered, and faith-filled classroom community. Key Responsibilities Lead a Montessori Elementary classroom (Lower or Upper) with fidelity to then Montessori method Prepare and maintain a beautiful, ordered, and developmentally appropriate environment Implement the established Montessori scope and sequence of St. Monica's Montessori, guiding each child toward growth in knowledge, independence, and virtue according to their development. Integrate Catholic faith and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd into the life of the classroom Collaborate with assistants, catechists, and volunteers Maintain strong, respectful communication with parents Assessment, Communication & Community Engagement Record weekly student progress in Montessori Compass Prepare and deliver end-of-semester student progress reports Conduct two goal-setting conferences with parents each year Lead at least one Parent Education & Formation ("PEP") Night annually Participate in and support parent education events, including community potlucks Attend the Catholic Montessori Conference at the University of Mary Additional Responsibilities Lead classroom prayer and participate in daily Scripture reflection Supervise students throughout the school day, including transitions and dismissal Participate in school events and community life, including those outside regular hours Engage in ongoing professional and spiritual development Support the broader needs of the school as they arise

QUALIFICATIONS

Practicing Catholic or willing to fully support the mission of the school Montessori certification (AMI/AMS) or willingness to obtain Bachelor's degree required Holds a North Dakota teaching license or is willing to work toward obtaining one Experience in a Montessori classroom preferred Strong classroom leadership and communication skills Deep respect for the development of the whole child Ability to pass a background check