Upper Elementary Lead Teacher
Join our AMS accredited, 370 student, toddler-8th grade Montessori school in beautiful Waukesha, Wisconsin. Montessori School of Waukesha (MSOW) is looking for a dedicated teacher who loves working with children and their families, and collaborating with colleagues. Montessori teacher credentials are highly preferred though not required if the applicant has teaching experience and a willingness to earn a Montessori credential. MSOW website: www.msow.org
We have had success with hiring passionate, traditional professional educators who naturally embrace the Montessori philosophy - often described as similar to learner led or project based approaches. We then support them with an in-house teacher coach as they complete a Montessori teacher training program which is significantly subsidized by MSOW. The GMEI Teacher Education Program is accredited by MACTE, affiliated with American Montessori Society (AMS), and a program of Montessori School of Waukesha. GMEI website: www.gmeinstitute.org
The positive, community oriented, Montessori Upper Elementary (9-12 years) lead teacher will guide about 28 students in a fully equipped, mixed age, 1,200 square foot Montessori classroom. A full-time paraprofessional is assigned to each of our 14 classroom communities to assist the Lead Teacher throughout the day and afford the teacher substantial prep time.
Founded in 1964, Montessori School of Waukesha is the first and only school in Wisconsin accredited by the American Montessori Society. Our school has one toddler room, five children's house classrooms, four lower elementary classrooms, three upper elementary classrooms, and one middle school classroom.
We want to hear from you! Please contact us at careers@msow.org to express your interest.
Those who would like to be considered for any 2025-26 openings at MSOW are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to careers@msow.org. Please include "Montessori Elementary Teacher Application'' in the subject line. A hiring decision is expected by the end of June at the latest so please express interest promptly. The interview process includes: an initial interview with the Director of Faculty & Staff and Head of School. Then, candidates will meet with current faculty and take a school tour. A follow-up remote meeting will be made available to answer any questions.
Salary is competitive, based on a salary scale and commensurate with experience and related qualifications. MSOW Pay Scale ranges are highly competitive and based on earned credentials and years of experience.
MSOW offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Short-Term and Long-term Disability insurance coverage through the school. MSOW offers a Simple IRA with up to a 3% match. The school provides 80 hours of personal paid time off, and 16 hours of professional development paid time. Employees enjoy no-cost to-employees wrap care for toddlers through 8th graders. Teachers may also choose to teach after school Enrichment Programs during the school year or in the nine-week Summer Program.
MSOW is a Community Partner school with a local public school district and a majority of our students, 4K and up, participate in a tuition reimbursement program. We believe in employee professional development and have funded degrees, credentials, and certificates up to 80% for many of our teachers. MSOW has historically high teacher retention with 95% lead teacher retention into 25-26.
Job Type: Full-time, Contracted
Published
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree and AMS or AMI credential for children ages 9 to 12 is preferred.
However, teacher candidates currently in a MACTE accredited training program are also encouraged to apply. (We offer generous tuition reimbursement.)
Candidates who are not already licensed for teaching in Wisconsin, by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, must be willing to initiate the licensing process with our help. MSOW offers 100% reimbursement for the licensing/test fees. You may teach while successfully completing steps toward licensing, within the prescribed three-year time frame. The MSOW Director of Faculty and Staff will answer any questions you may have about this process which many of our faculty have completed.
What We Offer:
Insurance
Simple ira
Professional development reimbursement
discounted tuition and childcare
Employment: Montessori School of Waukesha is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, and we are dedicated to hiring employees who reflect the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences that make our community vibrant and strong.
