Lower Elementary Teacher/Assistant

Hilltop Montessori School, Brattleboro VT
Lower Elementary (6-9 years)

Description

Hilltop Montessori School seeks a teacher who can become part of the collaborative three-person Lower Elementary team (for up to 30 LE students) supported by an art teacher, music teacher, PE teacher, learning specialist team, in addition to a collective of multi-generational staff throughout the school. This position is for the 2026-27 school year, and beyond, and has the flexibility of starting as soon as we have a strong candidate to join us!

Qualifications

This position will prioritize an individual who: -Is familiar with equity, anti-bias, and teaching an equitable and culturally affirming pedagogy in the classroom and school system. - Has experience working with children having a wide range of social, emotional, and behavioral experiences. - Is a change maker, innovator, excited about working outside the box and bringing their gifts to a community of curious learners. - Is transparent and comfortable in communication with students, parents, and colleagues. - Maintains an environment that engages all types of learners and meets students where they are. - Holds values that are aligned with the Montessori framework and principles.

Benefits

Compensation is commensurate with experience with a base salary for a Montessori credentialed lead teacher starting at $48,000 and additional compensation for additional degrees, years of experience, and longevity with the school, bringing most teachers well into the $50Ks. The base salary for an assistant is around $34,000, with the same additional compensation opportunities bringing many assistant salaries into the high-$30Ks. There is also a generous benefits package including: health insurance, matching retirement funds, tuition remission, short-term dissability insurance, etc.

Contact Information

Lower Elementary Montessori credential is prefered but not required. Please email a letter of interest and resume to Tamara Mount, Head of School: tmount@hilltopmontessori.org