AMI Elementary Lead Guide

Located on over five acres just north of the city of Bellingham, WA and a quick drive to the Canadian border, Meadows Montessori School (MMS) is a beautiful place to work! Our school is home to a small flock of wool producing sheep and a number of laying hens. The MMS campus is full of plants, fruit trees, and wildlife to observe. With close proximity to Western Washington University and both Lummi and Nooksack Nations, our staff and students have a diversity of opportunities to learn from and connect with the greater community.

MMS is currently seeking applications for an AMI Elementary diploma holder to lead our lower elementary classroom beginning August 2024. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team!

Serving children ages 15 months through 12 years, MMS is committed to a high-quality Montessori education with affordable tuition, reaching an economically, racially, and culturally diverse community. MMS engages in a whole child, place based approach to our curriculum.

This is an annual 10-month renewable contract beginning August 1, 2024. MMS benefits include a monthly health stipend, a Simple IRA matching program, and a one-time relocation allowance.

To be considered for this position, please email your cover letter, résumé, and copy of your elementary diploma to Head of School, Julie Johnson, julie@meadowsmontessori.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

Required Qualifications:

  • AMI Elementary certification

  • A minimum of three years as a Lead Guide in an Elementary classroom

  • Experience working with students nine through twelve years of age

Desired Skills:

  • Clear communication

  • Confidence managing a classroom

  • Commitment to working collaboratively as part of a team

  • Strong leadership

  • Dynamic and mindful approach to problem solving

  • Keen attention to detail

  • A sense of humor!