Lead Teacher Grades 4-6 (Upper Elementary)
Free Horizon Montessori
The Free Horizon Montessori School teacher understands and promotes the school’s mission, vision, objectives, and policies both within and outside the immediate school community. The teacher is responsible for providing a strong Montessori classroom/instructional program that supports the individual needs of each child in accordance with the school’s mission, vision, and District and State policies. Lead Teachers create lesson plans, instruct students on core subjects such as science, literature, and math, and demonstrate well-rounded, comprehensive instructional preparedness based on the School’s Core Curriculum.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- BA/BS degree from an accredited institution
- Colorado Teacher License in content area or attain In-Field Status in content area as defined by state and federal guidelines by passing the appropriate exam as accepted by the Colorado Department of Education. Official documentation of Colorado Teaching License and/or appropriate exam must be submitted prior to offer of employment.
- Montessori credential from a MACTE-accredited training program at the level of current teaching assignment required of general education classroom Lead Teachers
- This requirement is waived for Specialist Lead Teachers.
- This requirement may be waived for general education classroom Lead Teachers at the discretion of the Principal for previous experience in Montessori methodology and a willingness to complete Montessori training/credentialing within a specified period of time from date of hire. Any variance shall be made in writing.
- 3 years of successful lead teaching experience preferred