Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School
Upper Elementary Montessori Guide
Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Upper Elementary Montessori Guide | Springmont School | Atlanta, GA
Upper Elementary Montessori Guide Opportunity – Springmont School. ROLE: Upper Elementary Montessori Guide. LOCATION: Atlanta, GA. SALARY: 50,000–58,000, based on experience.
Springmont School seeks a dedicated and experienced Upper Elementary Lead Guide to join our vibrant school community for the 2025–2026 academic year. This is an exciting opportunity for an AMI-trained educator to contribute to our authentic Montessori program that values diversity, global awareness, and the development of the whole child.
Located on a beautiful campus with access to a unique land school in North Georgia, Springmont serves children from infancy through adolescence in a community grounded in respect, curiosity, and engaged learning. Our outdoor education program, including overnight trips for Elementary students and beyond, and classroom gardens make our program distinctive.
The Upper Elementary Lead Guide will join a team that values collaboration, authenticity, and a deep commitment to Montessori principles. Reporting to the Toddler/Primary Division Head, the Lead Guide will work in partnership with an assistant, enrichment specialists, and families to guide each child's academic and personal growth in alignment with Montessori philosophy and Springmont's mission to cultivate independent, compassionate learners.
Responsibilities
Planning, Preparation and Instruction: Design and facilitate AMI-aligned instruction for students ages 9–12, create interdisciplinary, inquiry-driven lessons appropriate for the second plane of development, differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs, utilize Transparent Classroom for record-keeping and communication, collaborate with student support staff to implement accommodations.
Classroom Environment and Management: Maintain a prepared environment that fosters independence and responsibility, model conflict resolution and community-building strategies, establish routines that support executive functioning, guide students in balancing freedom with responsibility.
Communication: Build strong relationships with students and families through regular communication, write class newsletters to offer periodic updates and participate in school events, conduct conferences and complete progress reports, support parent understanding of Montessori philosophy.
Professional Responsibility: Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and school events, contribute to our collaborative adult learning community, help maintain our campus environment and gardens, lead annual overnight trips to our land school.
Qualifications
AMI 6–12 certification (required)
A bachelor's degree in education or a related field
At least 2 years of lead teaching experience in a Montessori elementary classroom (preferred)
A demonstrated commitment to authentic Montessori practice
Experience with neurodiverse learners and high emotional intelligence
Comfort with outdoor education and overnight trips to our land school
Strong collaboration skills to build relationships with children, families, and colleagues
A passion for fostering independence, curiosity, and love of learning
Commitment to professional growth and reflective practice
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Voluntary life insurance
LTD, STD
Flex spending account
Retirement plan with employer match
50% tuition remission for dependents
Generous PTO and professional development support
Additional Information Position Type: Full-time, 10-month position starting August 2025.
To express interest or have someone reach out to answer your questions, please send your resume to: info@montessorimakers.org
Springmont School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, creed, religion, sex or gender, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or in any other way based on personal identity markers that do not relate to the capacity of an individual person to carry out the responsibilities of a role.
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Springmont School seeks a dedicated and experienced Upper Elementary Lead Guide to join our vibrant school community for the 2025–2026 academic year. This is an exciting opportunity for an AMI-trained educator to contribute to our authentic Montessori program that values diversity, global awareness, and the development of the whole child.
Located on a beautiful campus with access to a unique land school in North Georgia, Springmont serves children from infancy through adolescence in a community grounded in respect, curiosity, and engaged learning. Our outdoor education program, including overnight trips for Elementary students and beyond, and classroom gardens make our program distinctive.
The Upper Elementary Lead Guide will join a team that values collaboration, authenticity, and a deep commitment to Montessori principles. Reporting to the Toddler/Primary Division Head, the Lead Guide will work in partnership with an assistant, enrichment specialists, and families to guide each child's academic and personal growth in alignment with Montessori philosophy and Springmont's mission to cultivate independent, compassionate learners.
Responsibilities
Planning, Preparation and Instruction: Design and facilitate AMI-aligned instruction for students ages 9–12, create interdisciplinary, inquiry-driven lessons appropriate for the second plane of development, differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs, utilize Transparent Classroom for record-keeping and communication, collaborate with student support staff to implement accommodations.
Classroom Environment and Management: Maintain a prepared environment that fosters independence and responsibility, model conflict resolution and community-building strategies, establish routines that support executive functioning, guide students in balancing freedom with responsibility.
Communication: Build strong relationships with students and families through regular communication, write class newsletters to offer periodic updates and participate in school events, conduct conferences and complete progress reports, support parent understanding of Montessori philosophy.
Professional Responsibility: Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and school events, contribute to our collaborative adult learning community, help maintain our campus environment and gardens, lead annual overnight trips to our land school.
Qualifications
AMI 6–12 certification (required)
A bachelor's degree in education or a related field
At least 2 years of lead teaching experience in a Montessori elementary classroom (preferred)
A demonstrated commitment to authentic Montessori practice
Experience with neurodiverse learners and high emotional intelligence
Comfort with outdoor education and overnight trips to our land school
Strong collaboration skills to build relationships with children, families, and colleagues
A passion for fostering independence, curiosity, and love of learning
Commitment to professional growth and reflective practice
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Voluntary life insurance
LTD, STD
Flex spending account
Retirement plan with employer match
50% tuition remission for dependents
Generous PTO and professional development support
Additional Information Position Type: Full-time, 10-month position starting August 2025.
To express interest or have someone reach out to answer your questions, please send your resume to: info@montessorimakers.org
Springmont School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, creed, religion, sex or gender, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or in any other way based on personal identity markers that do not relate to the capacity of an individual person to carry out the responsibilities of a role.
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