What are the responsibilities and job description for the Long Term Substitute Teacher position at Grove Montessori: A Wildflower School?
Grove Montessori: A Wildflower Public School
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Who We Are
Grove Montessori is a 1st-4th grade Montessori microschool in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Grove Montessori opened Fall 2025 and currently serves a classroom of 30 students with two teacher leaders and an assistant.
Our Network
Grove Montessori is part of Wildflower Schools, a network of one to two room, teacher-led, authentic Montessori learning environments serving children from infancy through high school. The Wildflower model combines time-tested Montessori methods with promising new practices in family partnership, teacher empowerment, and embracing equity.
Your Role
In collaboration with Anisa Everett, founding Teacher Leader of Grove Montessori, the responsibilities of the long-term substitute include, but are not limited to:
- Co-teaching children ages 6-12 using authentic Montessori methods infused with anti-bias, anti-racist practice
- Assisting with classroom management
- Building relationships with students and supporting their development of social-emotional and academic skills
Preferred Experience and Knowledge
- School teaching or subbing experience at the elementary level preferred
- Experience teaching or subbing in Montessori classrooms
- Special education certification and/or experience successfully administering individualized accommodations preferred, not required
- Experience with a diverse student and parent population
- Familiarity with the Southeast neighborhood (49507 zipcode)
Mindset
- Collaborative: You are excited about the idea of co-leading a school and developing a strong partnership with your co-leader
- Committed to Equity: You are eager to expand access to quality early education for racially and socioeconomically diverse communities; you are ready to engage in anti-bias, anti-racist self-work and community-work
- Generous: You live with kindness, practice gratitude and lead with love. You seek advice openly and are comfortable working in a non-hierarchical organization.
- Growth Oriented: You are eager to stretch beyond your current experience, to develop new skills and expertise, and to more fully explore your purpose and potential.
Hours & Benefits
This is a full-time position from 8am - 4pm, paid hourly at $24 an hour
Salary : $24