Montessori Elementary Teacher (Grades 3-5) - Hammer Montessori Elementary 2026-2027 at San Jose Unified School District
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
4/13/2026
Contact
Talent SJUSD
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$72,051.00 -
$138,338.00
Annually
Length of Work Year
2026-2027
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Summary
Job Summary
As a Montessori Elementary Teacher, you will guide students in a child-centered, inquiry-driven learning environment that fosters independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. You will design and facilitate hands-on, multi-age learning experiences that support academic growth, social-emotional development, and self-directed exploration. Through thoughtful guidance and a prepared environment, you will empower students to take ownership of their learning, build confidence, and discover their own greatness.
Requirements / Qualifications
The impact you will have: As a Montessori Elementary Teacher, you will guide students in a child-centered, inquiry-driven learning environment that fosters independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. You will design and facilitate hands-on, multi-age learning experiences that support academic growth, social-emotional development, and self-directed exploration. Through thoughtful guidance and a prepared environment, you will empower students to take ownership of their learning, build confidence, and discover their own greatness. A more detailed job description is available at https://sjusd.box.com/v/generaleducationteacher.
Who you are: You are a patient and reflective educator who believes in the Montessori philosophy of fostering independence, curiosity, and respect for each child’s unique development. You create a calm, structured, and engaging learning environment where students are empowered to explore, collaborate, and take ownership of their learning. You are committed to guiding students with intention, building strong relationships, and nurturing confident, self-motivated learners.
What you bring:
-Resume and Letter of Introduction outlining desire and qualifications for this position
-Two (2) letters of reference from prior supervisors
-Transcripts of your undergraduate degree, and graduate degrees if applicable. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes only.
-Test Results: please attach CSET results and evidence of meeting the Basic Skills Requirement, such as CBEST, PRAXIS, SAT or ACT results
-Multiple Subject Credential - attachment should include document number assigned by the CTC. Click here to see an example.
-Elementary Montessori Certification
-EL Authorization
Requirements / Qualifications
The impact you will have: As a Montessori Elementary Teacher, you will guide students in a child-centered, inquiry-driven learning environment that fosters independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. You will design and facilitate hands-on, multi-age learning experiences that support academic growth, social-emotional development, and self-directed exploration. Through thoughtful guidance and a prepared environment, you will empower students to take ownership of their learning, build confidence, and discover their own greatness. A more detailed job description is available at https://sjusd.box.com/v/generaleducationteacher.
Who you are: You are a patient and reflective educator who believes in the Montessori philosophy of fostering independence, curiosity, and respect for each child’s unique development. You create a calm, structured, and engaging learning environment where students are empowered to explore, collaborate, and take ownership of their learning. You are committed to guiding students with intention, building strong relationships, and nurturing confident, self-motivated learners.
What you bring:
-Resume and Letter of Introduction outlining desire and qualifications for this position
-Two (2) letters of reference from prior supervisors
-Transcripts of your undergraduate degree, and graduate degrees if applicable. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes only.
-Test Results: please attach CSET results and evidence of meeting the Basic Skills Requirement, such as CBEST, PRAXIS, SAT or ACT results
-Multiple Subject Credential - attachment should include document number assigned by the CTC. Click here to see an example.
-Elementary Montessori Certification
-EL Authorization
Comments and Other Information
AB-2534 Employment History
As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. For all certificated positions, please be comprehensive in disclosing any part-time, full-time and substitute employment.
Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application.
You must list all previous LEAs (Local Education Agencies) where you have been employed. If multiple LEAs are within the same district, only the district information is required. An LEA is a local entity involved in education including but not limited to school districts, county offices of education, direct-funded charter schools, and special education local plan area (SELPA).
When will you hear back from us: Within seven days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to us at credentials@sjusd.org.
What we offer: San José Unified offers a fantastic team and system of supports. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes free medical and dental coverage for our employees who work at least a 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week), as well as 21-vacation days, and 11-paid holidays for 10-month employees! For 11-month employees, you earn 21-vacation days and 12-paid holidays. For 12-month employees, you earn 27-vacation days and 13-paid holidays. Our certificated staff receive mac laptops and have on-site technology support. We provide free induction to teachers needing to clear their credential. All certificated staff receive fantastic professional development throughout the year and opportunities for one-on-one coaching with site or district coaches.
Who we are: San José Unified is an innovative urban school district that prepares today’s students to be the thinkers, leaders, and creators of tomorrow. We are reinventing the education system by bringing together teachers and staff with parents and students, inspiring each to discover their own greatness. Serving nearly 25,000 students from transitional kindergarten through high school in 41 schools from Downtown San José to the Almaden Valley, San José Unified is Silicon Valley’s largest and most diverse school system. We welcome instructional and support staff who are interested in making a difference in the lives of San José children.
San José Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, marital, parental or family status, color, mental or physical disability, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its educational programs and activities or employment practices as required by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Vocational Education Act of 1976. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the District’s programs. Students, parents, employees, or others who wish further information about these regulations, or who wish to file a complaint, should contact the following persons:
For Title IX, discrimination, equity or Section 504 Compliance complaints involving students:
Director of Student Services, Michelle Reghitto at 408-535-6080 (mreghitto@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
For Title IX, discrimination or equity complaints involving staff:
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Dominic Bejarano at 408-535-6139 (jbejarano@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
For facilities or other ADA complaints:
Director of Maintenance, Grounds and Operations, Denny Pini at 408-535-6200 (dpini@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
Comments and Other Information
AB-2534 Employment History
As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. For all certificated positions, please be comprehensive in disclosing any part-time, full-time and substitute employment.
Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application.
You must list all previous LEAs (Local Education Agencies) where you have been employed. If multiple LEAs are within the same district, only the district information is required. An LEA is a local entity involved in education including but not limited to school districts, county offices of education, direct-funded charter schools, and special education local plan area (SELPA).
When will you hear back from us: Within seven days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to us at credentials@sjusd.org.
What we offer: San José Unified offers a fantastic team and system of supports. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes free medical and dental coverage for our employees who work at least a 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week), as well as 21-vacation days, and 11-paid holidays for 10-month employees! For 11-month employees, you earn 21-vacation days and 12-paid holidays. For 12-month employees, you earn 27-vacation days and 13-paid holidays. Our certificated staff receive mac laptops and have on-site technology support. We provide free induction to teachers needing to clear their credential. All certificated staff receive fantastic professional development throughout the year and opportunities for one-on-one coaching with site or district coaches.
Who we are: San José Unified is an innovative urban school district that prepares today’s students to be the thinkers, leaders, and creators of tomorrow. We are reinventing the education system by bringing together teachers and staff with parents and students, inspiring each to discover their own greatness. Serving nearly 25,000 students from transitional kindergarten through high school in 41 schools from Downtown San José to the Almaden Valley, San José Unified is Silicon Valley’s largest and most diverse school system. We welcome instructional and support staff who are interested in making a difference in the lives of San José children.
San José Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, marital, parental or family status, color, mental or physical disability, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its educational programs and activities or employment practices as required by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Vocational Education Act of 1976. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the District’s programs. Students, parents, employees, or others who wish further information about these regulations, or who wish to file a complaint, should contact the following persons:
For Title IX, discrimination, equity or Section 504 Compliance complaints involving students:
Director of Student Services, Michelle Reghitto at 408-535-6080 (mreghitto@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
For Title IX, discrimination or equity complaints involving staff:
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Dominic Bejarano at 408-535-6139 (jbejarano@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
For facilities or other ADA complaints:
Director of Maintenance, Grounds and Operations, Denny Pini at 408-535-6200 (dpini@sjusd.org), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
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