Children's House Teacher

Thacher Montessori School, Milton MA
Children's House (3-6 years)

Description

We are actively seeking a passionate and dedicated Children’s House teacher to join our vibrant community for the 2025-26 school year. As a Montessori School, Thacher is committed to creating an inspiring and engaging environment that nurtures a profound passion for discovery in our students. We educate and empower our students and staff, encouraging them to be proactive contributors to our close-knit community. Beyond being an exceptional learning environment, Thacher is also an uplifting and engaging workplace. Our dedicated staff takes pride in belonging to our community, finding joy in contributing to the rich tapestry of diversity that defines Thacher.

Qualifications

Candidate Qualifications: AMI or AMS Montessori credentialled at the Children’s House level (3-6) At least three years of Montessori teaching experience is preferred. Understand and embody Montessori pedagogy and effective theoretical application. Flexibility in addressing students’ needs. Positive classroom management techniques Joy, passion, and motivation in your work Commitment to a welcoming and supportive environment Excellent observation skills Clear, concise writing skills Professional, articulate communication skills with families and colleagues. Collaborate with colleagues to promote a high-fidelity, authentic Montessori experience. Sense of humility Sense of humor

Benefits

We offer: Competitive salary Health Insurance, dental, FSA, and long-term disability Match 4.5% Retirement Plan Generous time off (Personal, vacations, sick days, bereavement)

Contact Information

Located within a half-mile of Boston city limits, the school enjoys a rich cultural and geographic diversity in a natural setting, situated between a 7,000-acre nature preserve and The Wakefield Estate, a 23-acre arboretum with livestock and specimen gardens that our students visit every week. Each of our seven classrooms, housed in a 1989 building designed for Montessori education, is led by a Montessori-trained teacher assisted by a second faculty member. The school is AISNE and AMS accredited for all ages and recognized at the 3-6 level by AMI. Please send a letter of interest and resume to Michelle Seyller, Head of School, at employment@thacherschool.org.