25-26 Upper Elementary Lead/Guide

Location: In-person instruction at Montessori Peaks Academy campus in Littleton, CO
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Supervisor: Principal
Position Summary
Montessori Peaks Academy (MPA) seeks an Upper Elementary Lead Teacher (4th-6th
grades) for the 2024-2025 school year. Under the general direction of the Principal, the
ideal candidate will lead an Upper Elementary classroom and will oversee students 9-12
years of age. The Upper Elementary Lead Teacher will challenge each child to reach
his/her fullest potential academically, emotionally, and physically in a prepared
Montessori environment.

● Montessori Elementary (6-12 or 9-12) Credentials (AMS, AMI, or MACTE) OR ●
Colorado Teaching License with:

○ Commitment to completing Montessori training (AMS, AMI, or MACTE)
○ Potential Montessori Peaks Academy funding for Montessori training
(AMS, AMI, or MACTE)

● Committed to the mission and core values of Montessori Peaks Academy (MPA).
● Develops and maintains positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents
and other members of the MPA community.
● Flexible team player with “can-do” attitude.
● Ability to work independently and collaborate in teams with a wide range of
individuals.
● Commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse learning community.
● Student-centered, collegial, passionate, innovative.

● Adhere to Montessori guidelines and professional standards.
● Prepare and maintain a Montessori environment in which the furnishings and
materials are developmentally appropriate and provide academic purpose. ●
Deliver established Montessori scope and sequence.
● Ensure the safety and well-being of students in the classroom.
● Collaborate and participate within a level team and with interdisciplinary
teachers.
● Provide a supportive and collaborative partnership with the Assistant by
communicating clear expectations of the Assistant’s role.
● Maintain a supportive and collaborative partnership with administration and
colleagues to assist with curriculum development and implementation within the
context of the School's overall program, mission, and core values.
● Partner with Student Support Services to ensure student success and
developmental readiness.
● Participate in ongoing Professional Development.
● Attend all required faculty and team meetings.
● Collaborate and participate within a level team.
● Maintain a strong home/school partnership by ensuring consistent, respectful and
open lines of communication with parents.
● Be available to parents through written communication, setting up conferences,
and educating parents in Montessori philosophy.
● Maintain student record keeping, lesson planning, parent reports, and parent
conferences.
● Participate and help lead Parent Education evening events.
● Other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The Upper Elementary Lead Teacher can expect to:
● Work in a fast-paced environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges,
deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
● Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled classroom environment, with
periods of time outdoors.
● Supervise groups of students and regularly engage with parents, staff, and
visitors.
● Occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
● Turn, bend, and reach.