What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper Elementary (4th/5th Grade) Associate Teacher position at Montessori School of Denver?
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Posted: 29-Jul-26
Location: Denver, Colorado
Type: Full Time
Salary: Starting at 43,750
Categories
Elementary Teacher
Salary Details
Additional benefits, stipend opportunities, and increases for years of experience or advanced degrees are available.
Required Education
4 Year Degree
Associate Teachers at Montessori School of Denver are experienced educators who bring strong classroom presence, a love of working with children, and a commitment to collaboration. While they are not Montessori credentialed and do not deliver Montessori-specific lessons, Associate Teachers play an essential role in classroom life—supporting student growth, maintaining the prepared environment, managing classroom routines, and partnering closely with the Lead Teacher.
This is an ideal role for educators interested in Montessori education who are experienced in student support and classroom management, and who are eager to grow within a collaborative teaching model.
We look forward to meeting you!
About Montessori School Of Denver
About Our School: MSD provides an engaging, empowering, and sound Montessori educational program for students ages 2-14. Our school is accredited by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS), and the American Montessori Society (AMS). Founded in 1964, MSD is the oldest Montessori school in the Denver metro area. In 2015, MSD completed a comprehensive multi-million-dollar expansion plan to complement its existing facilities. A new Arts and Athletics Center, enhanced outdoor learning and play environments, a new Toddler Village, updated Middle School space, a thriving Urban Farm and one of a kind Vertical Farm, and a state-of-the-art Science and Innovation Tower were added to provide an exceptional, experiential, educational environment for all of our students. Currently, the School serves over 345 students, Toddler through Middle School, with an expected increase in enrollment to 375 students over the next several years. *Accredited with non-traditional Montessori age grouping.
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Posted: 29-Jul-26
Location: Denver, Colorado
Type: Full Time
Salary: Starting at 43,750
Categories
Elementary Teacher
Salary Details
Additional benefits, stipend opportunities, and increases for years of experience or advanced degrees are available.
Required Education
4 Year Degree
Associate Teachers at Montessori School of Denver are experienced educators who bring strong classroom presence, a love of working with children, and a commitment to collaboration. While they are not Montessori credentialed and do not deliver Montessori-specific lessons, Associate Teachers play an essential role in classroom life—supporting student growth, maintaining the prepared environment, managing classroom routines, and partnering closely with the Lead Teacher.
This is an ideal role for educators interested in Montessori education who are experienced in student support and classroom management, and who are eager to grow within a collaborative teaching model.
We look forward to meeting you!
- Bachelor’s Degree (required)
- Experience teaching elementary-aged students in a classroom or school setting (required)
- Strong classroom management and communication skills
- Interest in Montessori philosophy (experience preferred, but not required)
- Professional demeanor, collaborative mindset, and commitment to student-centered learning
About Montessori School Of Denver
About Our School: MSD provides an engaging, empowering, and sound Montessori educational program for students ages 2-14. Our school is accredited by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS), and the American Montessori Society (AMS). Founded in 1964, MSD is the oldest Montessori school in the Denver metro area. In 2015, MSD completed a comprehensive multi-million-dollar expansion plan to complement its existing facilities. A new Arts and Athletics Center, enhanced outdoor learning and play environments, a new Toddler Village, updated Middle School space, a thriving Urban Farm and one of a kind Vertical Farm, and a state-of-the-art Science and Innovation Tower were added to provide an exceptional, experiential, educational environment for all of our students. Currently, the School serves over 345 students, Toddler through Middle School, with an expected increase in enrollment to 375 students over the next several years. *Accredited with non-traditional Montessori age grouping.
Connections working at Montessori School of Denver
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https://careers.nais.org/jobs/22463049/upper-elementary-4th-5th-grade-associate-teacher