Lower Elementary Guide (Grades 1-3) (Starting July 2025)

Now Hiring: Lower Elementary Guide (Grades 1-3)

Location: Mesa, Arizona | 2025-2026 School Year (Starting July 2025)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or currently in progress)
• Montessori certification (AMI, AMS, NCME, or MACTE-accredited program) – or a willingness to complete training with MEC sponsorship
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (or ability to obtain one)
• Classroom teaching experience (preferred but not required)

Responsibilities:

• Guide students in a Montessori lower elementary (Grades 1-3) environment following Montessori principles
• Create and maintain a prepared Montessori classroom that fosters independence and a love for learning
• Observe and assess students’ progress, providing individualized instruction as needed
• Foster a respectful, nurturing, and inclusive classroom community
• Communicate regularly with parents about student progress and classroom activities
• Collaborate with colleagues and administration to support student success

Skills & Attributes:

• Passion for Montessori education and child-centered learning
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt to students’ individual learning styles
• A warm, patient, and compassionate approach to guiding children

Why Join MEC?

• Competitive Benefits – Health & dental insurance, 403b with matching funds
• Work-Life Balance – 9 paid leave days, summers & holidays off
• Montessori Training Sponsorship – Not certified yet? We’ll sponsor your training at a MACTE-accredited program
• Supportive Montessori Community – Work with a team that values authentic Montessori education

Learn More & Apply: www.montessorictr.org
Send your resume to: ewalker@montessorictr.org

Bachelor’s degree (or currently in progress)
Montessori certification (AMI, AMS, NCME, or MACTE-accredited program) – or a willingness to complete training with MEC sponsorship
Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (or ability to obtain one)
Classroom teaching experience (preferred but not required)

Guide students in a Montessori lower elementary (Grades 1-3) environment following Montessori principles
Create and maintain a prepared Montessori classroom that fosters independence and a love for learning
Observe and assess students’ progress, providing individualized instruction as needed
Foster a respectful, nurturing, and inclusive classroom community
Communicate regularly with parents about student progress and classroom activities
Collaborate with colleagues and administration to support student success

Passion for Montessori education and child-centered learning
Strong classroom management and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to adapt to students’ individual learning styles
A warm, patient, and compassionate approach to guiding children