Luminary Montessori is a new, authentic Montessori school opening in January 2027 in Hendersonville, Tennessee — serving children from 10 weeks to six years in a beautiful, purpose-built facility, with the operational excellence of the best programs.

Visit our website at:

www.luminarymontessori.com Primary Community, 3 - 6 years

Start:

January 2027, ahead of our January 2027 opening

ROLE SUMMARY

Guide a mixed-age 3-6 Primary classroom across the full Montessori curriculum — practical life, sensorial, language, mathematics, and cultural studies — protecting the three-hour work cycle and the conditions in which deep concentration becomes possible.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare and maintain a complete, beautiful Primary environment across every curriculum area Present individualized lessons from the Montessori albums and keep accurate records of each child's progress through the sequences Protect the uninterrupted three-hour work cycle Guide the mixed-age community, including third-year (kindergarten) children in their role as classroom leaders Observe daily, and let observation rather than a fixed timetable determine what each child is ready for Partner with families through conferences and daily communication, and prepare children and families for the transition to elementary Mentor and direct an assistant teacher; maintain health, safety, and ratios

QUALIFICATIONS

Montessori Early Childhood (3-6) credential (AMI / AMS / MACTE) strongly preferred — credentialing support available for the right candidate Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred Demonstrated experience leading a 3-6 classroom and maintaining a full set of albums The patience to observe rather than intervene, and to let a child's concentration run its course

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive salary and a full benefits package — health insurance, vision, dental, 401(k), and paid time off Paid professional development and Montessori credentialing support A beautiful, brand-new, purpose-built facility A founder-led, mission-driven, supportive culture Growth opportunities as we open additional classrooms and schools Luminary Montessori is an equal-opportunity employer.

Pay:

$45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person