Upper Elementary Montessori Teacher

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

C'E Montessori is an independent Montessori school serving children from infancy through Middle School in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Our mission is to prepare children to transform their world—not by telling them what that world should become, but by cultivating the independence, courage, knowledge, and compassion to shape it themselves.

Our campus spans multiple interconnected buildings designed specifically for authentic Montessori education. Children learn in beautiful prepared environments filled with carefully curated Montessori materials, art studios, science laboratories, innovation spaces, a dance studio, outdoor learning areas, and gardens that encourage exploration and purposeful work. Learning regularly extends into the surrounding Brooklyn community through field studies, service learning, and real-world experiences.

Our Upper Elementary classroom serves students ages 9–12 and is intentionally connected to our International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme, allowing students to experience a thoughtful transition from Montessori Elementary into inquiry-based secondary education. Our faculty collaborates across divisions to ensure continuity in student growth, executive functioning, leadership, research, and interdisciplinary thinking.

We believe outstanding schools are built by outstanding educators. Teachers at C'E are trusted as professionals, encouraged to innovate, supported through meaningful professional development, and given the autonomy to continually refine their practice alongside a collaborative faculty.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

C'E Montessori is seeking a full-time Upper Elementary Montessori Teacher (Ages 9–12) to join our faculty in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

This position leads one of our Upper Elementary communities, guiding students through the final years of the Montessori Elementary program while preparing them for a seamless transition into our International Baccalaureate Middle School.

The ideal candidate is passionate about authentic Montessori education, understands the developmental characteristics of older elementary students, and enjoys fostering independence, intellectual curiosity, leadership, and social responsibility.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Leading a mixed-age Montessori Upper Elementary classroom (ages 9–12) rooted in authentic Montessori philosophy and practice.
• Presenting Montessori lessons across mathematics, geometry, language, biology, physical science, history, geography, and cultural studies.
• Planning individualized follow-up lessons based on careful observation of each student's interests, readiness, and developmental needs.
• Supporting students as they develop executive functioning, organization, self-direction, collaboration, and increasing academic independence.
• Facilitating research projects, Great Works, interdisciplinary studies, field experiences, and student-led presentations.
• Preparing students academically and socially for a successful transition into our IB Middle Years Programme.
• Collaborating closely with Middle School faculty to ensure continuity between the Montessori Upper Elementary curriculum and the inquiry-based expectations of the IB framework.
• Partnering with families through conferences, written progress reports, and ongoing communication.
• Maintaining a beautiful, orderly, and intellectually rich prepared environment that reflects Montessori principles.
• Participating actively in faculty meetings, curriculum development, school events, professional development, and the broader life of the school.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are seeking an educator who believes deeply in the Montessori vision of fostering independent, capable, and compassionate young people.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience teaching upper elementary-aged students.
• Excellent classroom management rooted in respect, consistency, and positive relationships.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a professional learning community.
• A genuine commitment to Montessori philosophy and child-centered education.

Preferred Qualifications

• AMI, AMS, or MACTE-accredited Montessori Elementary credential.
• Experience leading a Montessori Upper Elementary (ages 9–12) classroom.
• Experience guiding students through long-term interdisciplinary research projects and student presentations.
• Familiarity with International Baccalaureate (IB), inquiry-based learning, project-based learning, or concept-driven curriculum.
• Experience collaborating across grade levels to support transitions into middle school.
• A commitment to reflective practice, continuous professional growth, and educational innovation.
• Educators with both Montessori Elementary credentials and experience with the International Baccalaureate, middle school programming, or inquiry-based curriculum are especially encouraged to apply.