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Summary Sprouts Montessori is seeking a warm, nurturing, and ambitious Head Teacher to join our small private Montessori Primary school community. We are looking for someone who is passionate about early childhood education and creating a peaceful learning environment where children can grow, explore, and thrive. We are a Montessori Primary program for ages 3–6, offering a calm and engaging classroom with mixed-age preschool and kindergarten children. Our environment supports independence, creativity, and a love for learning through hands-on experiences and respect for the child. Duties • Lead & guide the classroom environment using Montessori principles — preparing materials, maintaining order and beauty, and fostering independence in children. • Observe, assess, and support each child’s development, ensuring individualized learning paths and documenting progress. • Present Montessori lessons and activities in Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, and Cultural areas, based on readiness and interest. • Model gentle, respectful communication and classroom management, nurturing a calm, peaceful environment rooted in grace & courtesy. • Collaborate with school leadership and families, communicate regularly about progress, and support community events and school culture. Requirements Requirements (any of the following): • Head Teacher Certificate from the Office of Early Childhood – preferred • OR Early Childhood Education Degree • OR 12+ ECE credits with classroom experience • Passionate about teaching and child development • Warm, gentle, patient, and nurturing • Enjoys working in a small school community • Montessori training or certification preferred • Early Childhood/ Education college students welcome to apply. Nice To Haves • Background in Montessori education, training, or certifications (AMI/AMS or equivalent) • Experience working in a mixed-age classroom (ages 3–6) • Comfort preparing and rotating Montessori materials to support developmental needs • Strong classroom observation skills and ability to follow the child’s interests • Familiarity with child-led, respectful discipline approaches • Creativity in planning enrichment activities (art, nature, cultural studies) • Ability to communicate warmly and professionally with families • Passion for outdoor learning and nature-based play • Interest in continuing professional development in Montessori & early childhood fields Benefits • Competitive pay • Paid vacation & holidays • Supportive, warm school culture • Work-life balance valued and respected