Our Primary community is entering a joyful new chapter. Our current Primary Guide — a dynamic, deeply passionate Montessori educator — is transitioning to Lower Elementary next year to continue guiding the same cohort of children she has nurtured since early childhood. As she moves forward with them, we are seeking a Primary Director who will bring their own warmth, steadiness, and vision to the heart of our early childhood program.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a well‑established, beautifully prepared environment with a strong culture of independence, kindness, and curiosity.

We Are Hoping to Welcome

We’re looking for someone who is not only Montessori‑credentialed, but who brings a grounded, human presence to the classroom — someone who communicates with clarity and warmth, collaborates with ease, and sees the beauty in the everyday work of the child.

You might be the right fit if you:

• Hold a Montessori Primary credential (AMS/AMI/MACTE)
• Have experience guiding young children (Primary or early childhood experience both welcome)
• Communicate with honesty, empathy, and professionalism
• Observe deeply and respond thoughtfully
• Value partnership with families and colleagues
• Bring steadiness, joy, and curiosity to your work

As Primary Director, you will:

• Lead a Primary classroom with intention, consistency, and respect
• Maintain a warm, orderly, developmentally aligned environment
• Support children as they build independence, concentration, and confidence
• Partner with families through clear, compassionate communication
• Collaborate with assistants and school leadership to support a thriving community
• Contribute to the ongoing growth of a program with deep roots and a strong identity

Why Educators Love Working Here

Country Meadows Montessori School is a close‑knit, mission‑driven community where teachers are trusted, supported, and valued. Our families are engaged, our staff is collaborative, and our classrooms reflect the beauty and intentionality of authentic Montessori practice.

If you are a Montessori guide who leads with heart, clarity, and purpose, we would love to meet you. Contact Mary O’Young at moyoung@cmmontessori.net and visit our website www.cmmontessori.net.

Country Meadows is looking for a certified Montessori Elementary Director for our multi-aged 4^th, 5^th and 6^th grade classroom of students for immediate hire this 2026-27 school year. The candidate would have to have teacher certification through a MACTE accredited training center for elementary levels.

If the candidate is currently taking the 9-12 Montessori training and would be amenable to self-directed teaching next year, you would be mentored by our current Adolescent Director.

The school is well established in this area and the 9-12 year old program is very popular among our school community. Many of the students have been enrolled since our Toddler Program.

This is a welcoming, family-oriented school community. Our teachers and assistant teachers continue their employment for many years. Parents are great partners to work with, and our Administrator is supportive and in her position for the past 26 years.

The 9-12 classroom typically enrolls approximately 18 students per year. Their schedule includes Music, Physical Education/Fitness and Spanish. Our 6th graders typically move on to enroll in our 7th & 8th grade Adolescent program.

Country Meadows prides itself on providing a safe place for our students, promotion of school community, and keeping with the Montessori philosophy and inclusion. 

If you are available, we'd like you to consider scheduling a tour and visiting our current classroom to get an idea whether this is a good fit and future with us. Salary compensation based on education and experience in Montessori and is for a 21-payroll cycle paid every 2 weeks with additional income of 5 payrolls if employed during summers in our camp program.Benefits include medical, vision and dental insurance. Three paid vacation weeks during the school year are included.

Please contact Mary O'Young at moyoung@cmmontessori.net or call (847) 244-9352 for more information and to answer your questions.

Founded in 1963, Near North Montessori School (NNM) serves more than 560 students from toddlers through 8th grade, supported by a team of 140 dedicated employees. Located near Wicker Park in Chicago, NNM is one of the largest Montessori schools in the nation. Highly regarded for its Montessori pedagogy and innovative approach to education, NNM features an innovation studio, a swimming pool, a playground, a rooftop urban farm, and a student-managed Sandwich Shoppe.

NNM seeks a trained Montessori professional (AMS or AMI certified) with significant classroom and administrative experience to serve as Associate Head of School.

The Associate Head of School reports to the Head of School and serves as a key member of the senior leadership team, working closely with other administrators and the Board of Directors. The qualified candidate will oversee the Academic Coaches, STEAM Coordinator, Spanish Coordinator, School Librarian, Director of Learning Support, and Athletic Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the 0-14 academic program and curriculum
• Support teachers and Academic Coaches in their professional practice
• Plan and facilitate faculty meetings and professional development
• Serve as a thought partner to the Head of School in implementing strategic goals for the academic program
• Set the annual academic calendar and finalize the master schedule in collaboration with the Master Scheduler
• Review and update the scope and sequence of the 0-14 academic program
• Manage student assessments and analyze instructional focus areas
• Track and analyze student assessments to inform instructional priorities
• Foster and support a strong professional culture among faculty and staff
• Represent the school at regional, state, and national associations
• Handle disciplinary matters and conduct investigations as needed
• Partner with the Director of Human Resources to create job announcements, screen, and identify candidates for employment
• Organize and facilitate a year-long orientation and onboarding program for new faculty and staff members
• Oversee the evaluation process for lead teachers and assistant teachers

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Montessori certification (AMS or AMI) with 5+ years of classroom experience
• Senior administrative experience at a Montessori school
• Proven experience supervising personnel and managing multiple projects and programs
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion, with training or professional development in these areas
• High emotional intelligence and openness to diverse perspectives and experiences
• Collaborative work style with a positive outlook and sense of humor
• Strong integrity and exemplary work ethic
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion and sound judgment
• Proficiency with Google applications and current educational technology

Pay Information: The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $190,000 annually based on skills and experience.

To Apply:

Submit the following materials to Angela Garcia, Head of School, at agarcia@nnms.org:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Brief educational philosophy statement
• Names of three professional references

Near North Montessori believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Assistants to Infancy / Toddler Guide – Full Time
Countryside Day School | Northbrook, Illinois

Countryside Day School is seeking an AMI-trained Assistants to Infancy / Toddler Guide to join our community in Northbrook, Illinois. We are open to hiring immediately, this summer, or by Fall 2026 for the right candidate.

Founded in 1967, Countryside is a non-profit, ISACS-accredited Montessori school serving children from 16 months through 6th grade. Our campus sits on four acres in the northern suburbs of Chicago, and all lead teachers are AMI trained. Montessori integrity, continuity, and depth of practice are core to who we are. We have been deeply grateful for our long-standing partnership with AMI’s Montessori Center of Minnesota (MCM), which has allowed us to offer both 0–3 and 3–6 AMI training on our campus, enriching our community and strengthening Montessori practice school-wide.

Our faculty is a highly professional, collaborative, and joyful group of educators. We work hard, we think deeply, and we genuinely enjoy one another. The average staff tenure at Countryside is 10–15 years, with many faculty members serving far longer. Our community is defined by grit, agency, creativity, collaboration, initiative, empathy, and a shared sense of humor!

Compensation & Details

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Starting salary range: $60,000–$65,000
• Excellent professional environment and long-term growth potential

Please note: Countryside Day School is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

To Apply
Please send a resume to Michele Aspinall, Level Director
michelea@countrysideday.org

Learn more about our school and our beautiful campus:
https://www.countrysideday.org/

Rock Prairie Montessori School (RPMS) seeks a qualified candidate f or its Head of School position beginning in the fall of 2026. The current Head of School will be retiring and the leadership transition will occur over a year to ensure that the process is smooth and supportive.

Nestled in a picturesque wooded area of Janesville, Wisconsin, RPMS serves 186 students in eight classrooms ranging from Toddler House to Middle School. The well-appointed school building includes a gym, kitchen and recently updated commons areas. Surrounding the school are several play areas including one specifically designed for toddlers, a larger playground and a Gaga Ball pit.

With long-tenured staff, most of whom are fully Montessori-credentialed, the school maintains a child-centered school in accordance with the Montessori Method. There are 32 staff members. RPMS has a strong culture that both values and lives the Montessori philosophy. The school’s administration takes a shared leadership approach, focused on providing a thorough and compassionate approach to education, utilizing best practices. RPMS is guided by a committed Board of Trustees made up of current parents/guardians who have been elected by the membership.

RPMS was established in 1994 as a parent run, non-profit school and has an operating budget of $1.8 million, with strong reserves. The school owns the building, as well as the 10 acres in which it is situated. The facilities have been carefully maintained over the years and thoughtful planning has gone into the necessary upgrades needed. The classrooms include authentic Montessori materials and have been organized to facilitate children’s learning.

Recognizing the importance of foreign language learning for students to become informed and engaged citizens, RPMS offers Spanish to students from age three to eighth grade. The Middle School incorporates a student-run business, Growing Roots, which enables students to learn a full range of skills including soap-making, marketing, sales and finance.

RPMS is affiliated with the International Montessori Council (IMC).

Rock County

Rock County is located in southern Wisconsin and includes the cities of Janesville and Beloit, as well as other smaller communities. With a population of 165,461, Rock County, enjoys abundant natural features, including the Rock River and the Ice Age trail, as well as a number of parks and lakes. Janesville, nearby Beloit and other stateline communities offer a wealth of festivals, cultural events, antique shops and recreational areas that provide year-round opportunities for outdoor enjoyment.

Vision and Mission

Vision: Our Rock Prairie community offers an authentic Montessori education, supporting children in reaching their full potential by fostering independence, responsibility, and confidence. Students develop a lifelong love of learning, rooted in respect for one’s self, their school community, and the environment. Through caring relationships, peaceful leadership is instilled within our children as they become engaged global citizens.

Mission: We create a peaceful, nurturing Montessori environment in partnership with families and our larger community, where children grow in lifelong purpose through curiosity and meaningful exploration.

For more information about RPMS, visit the school's website.

Head of School Profile

The next Head of School will join a well-established and successful Montessori school with a bright future. They should be invested in partnering with families to continue RPMS’s focus on best practices in Montessori education. The new Head of School must skillfully build trusting relationships with staff and families. A commitment to high-quality Montessori education which builds on the work put in by the staff and families is essential in the new Head of School.

The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator with previous experience leading a Montessori school or other educational entity. They should have the ability to lead strategically, setting a clear vision for the continued success of RPMS based on its past accomplishments and building sustained partnerships with staff and families to realize that vision. Ideally, the candidate will be knowledgeable about best practices in Montessori education and invested in continued learning and development. They should have experience with school operations, fiscal management and professional development for staff.

The new Head of School should be welcoming, supportive, engaged, diplomatic, trustworthy, honest and caring. A servant leadership style is preferred.

Qualifications and Preferred Experience

• Montessori teaching credential preferred, but will consider candidates with education experience who have an interest in Montessori.
• Montessori Administrator credential or willingness to obtain the Montessori Administrator credential. Administrative experience in an educational setting; at least five years’ experience in administration in a Montessori school preferred.
• Previous classroom experience in Montessori required.
• A bachelor’s degree in education or a related field is required.
• Experience with regulatory, personnel, budget, and fiscal management preferred.
• Experience working with a governing Board preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, financial and facilities management preferred.
• Meeting all requirements of local, state and accrediting/regulatory bodies.
• Benefits include: paid professional development; vacation time; paid time off; and longevity pay which can be placed in the school's 403b plan, used towards tuition, or taken as additional pay.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following documents to the RPMS Board of Trustees, at Apply.rpms@gmail.com.

1. Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee expressing interest in and detailing qualifications for the position

2. A current resume

3. A statement of educational leadership philosophy (1- 2 pages)

4. An example of writing on a school or educational topic (can be school newsletter/communications)

5. Five references, including email addresses and telephone numbers, that can be contacted confidentially

6. Other documents/media may be required later in the process

Candidates’ engagement with the search will be kept confidential until the final stage of the process. Candidates are free to communicate directly with the Board of Trustees via email regarding the search process.

Note that the search will continue until a qualified candidate has been hired. Please submit a letter of interest or application by November 28, 2025.

RPMS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of age, ancestry, arrest or conviction record, color, creed, handicap or disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or membership in any reserve component of the United States or state military forces. In addition, harassment, retaliation, and unfair honesty testing are illegal under the law.

Rochester Montessori School in Southern Minnesota is an exemplary Montessori school with tremendous growth potential. In a gorgeous purpose-built campus with a tradition of fiscal prudence and stability, the school awaits a new Head to start July 1, 2026. Because Rochester is the home of the world-famous Mayo Clinic, the school population is international, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural with highly educated families. Opportunities for growth abound. If you know someone who might be interested in this position, please refer them to the Position Description that can be found HERE or https://www.carneysandoe.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/RMS-10.08.pdf; or send their name and contact information to skip.kotkins@carneysandoe.com.

Montessori School of Louisville (MSL) is a thriving PK-8 school in Louisville Kentucky which is actually much more than whiskey and horses. The school is in a growth mode, delivers an excellent Montessori program, and seeks a new Head to start July 1, 2026. While Montessori experience is preferred, the ideal candidate will be a progressive educator with both academic and administrative strengths. If you know of someone who might be interested in this great opportunity, please send them the Position Description which can be found HERE or at https://www.carneysandoe.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Montessori-10.01.pdf; or send their information to: skip.kotkins@carneysandoe.com.