Upper Elementary Montessori Lead or Co-Lead Teacher

Monarch is hiring an Upper Elementary educator to serve in one of two pathways, depending on training and experience: a Lead Teacher who holds full Montessori certification for the age group and assumes primary responsibility for the classroom, or a Co-Lead Teacher who is paired with a qualified Montessori-trained colleague and is actively deepening Montessori practice through training or extensive classroom experience. This flexible staffing model allows Monarch to support emerging Montessori educators while ensuring that every Upper Elementary classroom is guided by adults committed to authentic Montessori education and high-quality, standards-aligned instruction. Lead Teacher The Lead Teacher is a Montessori-trained educator with a Bachelor’s degree who assumes primary responsibility for the classroom and instructional program. The Lead Teacher carries the full Montessori program and uninterrupted work cycle while working with the support of a classroom assistant. Co-Lead Teacher The Co-Lead Teacher is an experienced educator with a Bachelor’s degree who demonstrates strong alignment with Montessori philosophy and practice but may not yet hold formal Montessori certification for Upper Elementary. The Co-Lead Teacher shares instructional and classroom leadership responsibilities with an experienced Montessori-trained colleague and receives coaching and mentorship while completing or pursuing Montessori training.