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  • Early School Montessori Primary Lead Teacher
    Start Date: 08/06/2026

Description

OVERVIEW

Early School teachers maintain a learning environment consistent with the Montessori philosophy and that supports the Charlotte Preparatory School mission statement and upholds the Four Pillars of Leadership: Respect, Integrity, Perseverance, and Courage.  The Lead Teacher instructs children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth in a developmentally appropriate manner by performing the following duties. This is a full-time, 10-month position, with general hours being 7:30-4:00.  

 

Charlotte Preparatory School is committed to sustaining a professional, inclusive, and collaborative environment where diversity in thought and culture is welcomed. 

 

Effective Date:  August 6, 2026

 

Requirements

GENERAL DUTIES

  • Abide by all guidelines outlined in the school’s handbooks, policies, rules, and regulations, as adopted.
  • Attend professional seminars and development programs as the school shall request from time to time, specific to Montessori philosophy, when possible.  Acquire professional growth hours as required by your position.  Maintain certification in CPR and First Aid at all times.
  • Conduct all classes and other educational activities in accordance with the methods and principles of education as outlined in the Montessori curriculum.
  • Provide a “prepared environment” using natural materials exclusive to Montessori schools and designed to provide stimuli to the unique periods of the child’s learning, in accordance with the sequence of the Montessori lessons/materials in all areas of the classroom
  • Model and teach “grace and courtesy” in the classroom and throughout the school community.
  • Design lessons/materials that introduce one concrete skill and/or abstract concept, are self-correcting, and foster the development of concentration, self-discipline, and an understanding of the world around them.
  • Be present during the times scheduled for educational activities, teacher in-service and workdays, parent education nights, school social functions, admissions open houses, and other community events as requested or required.
  • Foster productive dialogue with students' parents to support the teacher’s efforts at home. Communicate with parents through conferences, phone calls, and emails to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.
  • Complete such student and other records and reports as the school may require, and maintain current observational records of the children’s work and progress.
  • Keep the classroom, equipment, and materials in good order and condition, and make recommendations to the Head of Early School regarding material needs for the classrooms.
  • Ensure the cleanliness of the classroom: daily cleaning of tabletops/surfaces; weekly dusting of shelves/bookcases; disinfecting work areas daily; reporting to the custodian and Head of Early School in the event daily cleaning needs are not met (e.g., vacuuming, mopping, bathrooms, etc.).
  • Refresh the Montessori “prepared environment” regularly, rotating in new materials to meet the needs of the children in the classroom.
  • Interview prospective students prior to acceptance (Meet and Greet); participate generally in student recruitment activities;  and facilitate and cooperate with efforts to allow prospective parents to observe the classrooms.
  • Promote and participate in cross-divisional activities in an effort to reduce attrition to Lower School.
  • Work with Early School team to plan and prepare community-building activities, such as cultural celebrations and parent-education events.
  • Participate in grade-level, divisional, and full-faculty meetings and serve on faculty committees.
  • Present a positive image of CPS to the outside community, including social networking sites.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Division Head and/or Head of School

 

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

  • Certification in Montessori Primary (AMI or AMS) Early Childhood through a MACTE-accredited program is required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood and/or Education-related field
  • Classroom teaching experience in a Montessori Early Childhood setting required
  • Teaching experience in elementary grades is a plus, but not required

 

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

  • Team orientation – able to work effectively with other members of the school administrative team, other faculty members, parents, students, and other school/Montessori community colleagues.  Sees the school as an entire entity, rather than an isolated Early School division.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills with high levels of attention to detail
  • Positive, enthusiastic, and warm personality
  • Strong work ethic, proactive, and success-oriented
  • Demonstrates patience and respect for small children and their natural development as inherent throughout the teachings and philosophy of Maria Montessori

 

SUPERVISION

Reports directly to the Head of Early School

Please direct resume, cover letter, and references to Mrs. Sharon Vanella, Head of Early School; [email protected]. 

 

Charlotte Preparatory School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, or any other legally protected classification applicable to Charlotte Preparatory School in administration of its educational policies, employment policies, admissions policies, financial aid, athletic and other school-administered programs.