Elementary Teacher and Learning Coach Details

Elementary Teacher and Learning Coach

Guidepost Montessori - Tallahassee, FL

Employment Type : Full-Time

Do you love working with elementary children? Are you looking for a different type of school that holistically supports student's development? Come work with us at our Guidepost Montessori School and become a trained Montessorian!

We are hiring Learning Coaches who are excited to participate in our NEW micro-school in Tallahassee. We have an amazing team of Lead Montessori Guides who will support you in both small group and one on one instruction, to provide a rich and authentic Montessori experience in our small Montessori classroom. You will also be fully sponsored for Montessori training to become a Lead Teacher!

This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to learn more about the Montessori approach, or for an experienced teacher ready to grow professionally. We provide ongoing professional development and feedback to develop your skills as you refine your practice. You will be mentored by a phenomenal team of lead elementary guides and help launch a new classroom which will grow into full school. Take an online 360 tour of an established Elementary and Middle School classroom at our Museum Mile Campus.

Our elementary program is truly unique: a mixed-aged Montessori community, serving first through sixth grade Elementary students whom are learning alongside one another in a rich social environment. The Montessori approach offers highly individualized lessons and extended periods of concentrated work. Within that framework, we embed a sequence of classical academic content in the humanities and the sciences. Learn more about our approach to elementary education here.

At Guidepost Montessori, you'll be part of a community of like-minded educators who are passionate about furthering the Montessori movement. We're all here because we want to see a major revolution in education and we think that transformation is only possible with an increase in the amount of high-quality, neighborhood Montessori programs around the globe. We're committed to seeing the Montessori approach to education grow and spread to children not only in the communities we serve in the US, but ultimately around the world!

• A Bachelor's degree (Education preferred, but not required)
• Experience leading elementary-age groups of children (summer camps, after school programs, tutoring, student teaching, ect.)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A benevolent approach toward parents and children
• Enthusiasm for the Montessori Method
• A willingness to grow and learn

What we offer:

• Fully sponsored Montessori Certification (a $6,500 value)
• 75% tuition discount for two children at any school in our network (we serve children 3 months through 12th grade)
• An excellent benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Ongoing professional development and a network of supportive peers and mentors who regularly share best practices
• Career growth and promotion opportunities in our growing Florida network