What are the responsibilities and job description for the 25-26 Lower Elementary Teacher (1st-3rd grades) position at Bella Mente Montessori Academy?
25-26 Lower Elementary Teacher (1st-3rd grades) at Bella Mente Montessori Academy
Application Deadline
8/31/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
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$63,648 (Intern) - $92,799 Annually
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Job Summary
Bella Mente Montessori Academy is seeking passionate, motivated, and caring educators to join our dynamic TK-8 teaching team. We are a small public charter school serving approximately 450 students with a commitment to fostering academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and independence through Montessori-inspired education. Class sizes are intentionally capped at 28 students to ensure individualized attention and support. All teachers receive training in the Montessori philosophy, equipping them with the tools to cultivate nurturing, student-centered classroom environments. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, supportive, and mission-driven school community.
Requirements / Qualifications
Teachers with a California Credential interested in the Montessori philopsophy can begin Montessori training upon hire (paid for by Bella Mente). Montessori Elementary I (6-9) (AMS, AMI, MACTE credentials accepted) Appropriate valid California Teaching Credential with CLAD or EL certification desired Montessori teachers with the appropriate credential can enroll in a California credentialing program paid for by Bella Mente.
Montessori teachers with the appropriate credential can enroll in a California credentialing program paid for by Bella Mente. Teachers with a California Credential interested in the Montessori philopsophy can begin Montessori training upon hire (paid for by Bella Mente).
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - General Subjects
Requirements / Qualifications
Teachers with a California Credential interested in the Montessori philopsophy can begin Montessori training upon hire (paid for by Bella Mente). Montessori Elementary I (6-9) (AMS, AMI, MACTE credentials accepted) Appropriate valid California Teaching Credential with CLAD or EL certification desired Montessori teachers with the appropriate credential can enroll in a California credentialing program paid for by Bella Mente.
Montessori teachers with the appropriate credential can enroll in a California credentialing program paid for by Bella Mente. Teachers with a California Credential interested in the Montessori philopsophy can begin Montessori training upon hire (paid for by Bella Mente).
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - General Subjects
- CalSTRS Info for New Educators
Salary : $63,648 - $92,799