Primary Montessori Teacher 

Start Fall 2025

The position is full-time with a start date of Aug 15, 2025. 

 

Our small independent Montessori school has an opening for a Primary teacher. We are looking for: 

• Montessori trained for ages 3-6 years or willing to pursue upon hiring. Training fees covered by the school.

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or elementary education.

• Experience working with children of relevant ages and working in a school setting. 

• A CA teaching credential is a plus but not required.

• Small independent school experience preferred, but not required.  

• Must be a team player comfortable with the professional responsibilities of guiding a Primary classroom. 

• Must show initiative and be capable of applying problem-solving and decision making skills. 

• Must value empowering students, developing trust and relationships with students, staff, and families, and the Montessori principles of humanitarianism and environmental stewardship. 

 

MdMCS will pay for Montessori Teacher Certification for the right candidate. We are a small school with a small staff of teachers committed to child-centered Montessori education, cooperation and communication with parents, and collaboration with colleagues. Our teachers enjoy autonomy over their program and have the freedom to creatively implement the Montessori Scope & Sequence. Our school emphasizes collaboration, personal development and relationships with nature. We consider teachers with CA teaching credentials who are interested in becoming Montessori trained. This is an opportunity for educators to work in a small supportive learning community committed to the Montessori philosophy. ​

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Montessori del Mar Community School

• An independent nonprofit Montessori elementary program on the beautiful North coast of California.  

• Located in a rural community on the Pacific Ocean and surrounded by Redwoods.  

• Has an 18 year history in our community and a reputation as an inclusive and friendly learning community.

• Staff enjoy a full array of Montessori materials,professional development opportunities,  collaborative leadership, a supportive Board of Directors, and competitive salaries.

 

Please email a brief bio and resume to Chloe Reed, Executive Director, Montessori del Mar Community School, at chloedirector@montessoridelmar.org.

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Music Teacher for Three Classrooms, Grades K-8

Part-time

 

Our small school is looking for a music teacher with experience providing group and individual instruction to children. Our Montessori school has three multi-age classrooms. Music instruction may be given weekly to each classroom, or in small groups, or individually. Private tutoring on-site of students after school is also an option for the right candidate.. Hours run between 8-10 a week. Live Scan background check is required. 

 

A good candidate:

1. Has experience working with children

2. Has experience managing large and small groups of students

3. Is familiar with or willing to become familiar with Positive Discipline

4. Can design and offer instruction in music foundations and instruments

5. Has strong communication skills

 

Compensation is between $25 to $35/hour.

 

Please email a brief bio and resume to Chloe Reed, Executive Director, Montessori del Mar Community School, at chloedirector@montessoridelmar.org.

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Non-discrimination Policy

Montessori del Mar Community School does not discriminate in employment or in the admission or expulsion of a child on the basis of gender, national origin, ancestry, primary language, race, religion, class, handicap or disability or family marital status, religious beliefs, sexual preference, political persuasion.

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