Job Description
Job Description
Position Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and thoughtful educator to serve as a Montessori Adolescent Guide specializing in occupations, mathematics, and science for a small cohort of 7th and 8th grade students. This role is rooted in Montessori adolescent philosophy, which emphasizes purposeful work, independence, and meaningful engagement with the world.
The ideal candidate will partner closely with a humanities and ELA guide to create an integrated, interdisciplinary learning environment that supports the developmental needs of adolescents including intellectual, social, and emotional growth. Together, this teaching team will design and facilitate a program that blends rigorous academics with experiential, real-world applications while aligning with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
Key Responsibilities
Instruction and Curriculum Design
Design and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction in mathematics and science in accordance with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study
Lead and support occupations work, including hands-on and purposeful projects that integrate academic content with practical life skills such as micro-economy, land stewardship, entrepreneurship, or production-based work
Collaborate with partner teacher to integrate curriculum across disciplines, connecting math and science to humanities and real-world contexts
Use Montessori principles to guide student-centered and inquiry-based learning
Experiential and Expeditionary Learning
Plan and facilitate experiential learning opportunities including field studies, community-based projects, and extended expeditions
Engage students in work that has real-world relevance and tangible outcomes
Foster a sense of responsibility, independence, and contribution through meaningful work
Incorporate the natural environment and local community as extensions of the classroom
Student Support and Community Building
Serve as a guide and mentor, supporting the developmental needs of adolescents
Build strong relationships with students, fostering a respectful and collaborative classroom culture
Support students in goal setting, self-reflection, and ownership of their learning
Communicate regularly with families about student progress and development
Collaboration and Professional Responsibilities
Partner closely with the ELA and humanities teacher to co-plan, co-teach, and support students holistically
Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school-wide initiatives
Contribute to the ongoing development of the adolescent program
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree in education, math, science, or a related field
Experience working with middle school-aged students
Strong collaboration skills and a willingness to work closely with a teaching partner
Commitment to student-centered and experiential learning
Two or more years of classroom teaching and management experience in a public school and/or Montessori environment
North Carolina teaching license or willingness to complete North Carolina Residency License
Preferred:
Montessori Adolescent credential or training (AMI / AMS / MACTE)
Experience in a Montessori environment or familiarity with Montessori philosophy
Background in project-based, expeditionary, or place-based learning
Experience aligning instruction and assessment to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study
Comfort with interdisciplinary teaching and curriculum integration
Key Competencies
Ability to design engaging and hands-on learning experiences
Flexibility, creativity, and a growth mindset
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Passion for working with adolescents and supporting their development into capable and independent individuals
About the Program
Our adolescent program is grounded in Montessori principles, emphasizing purposeful work, community, and real-world engagement. Students learn through a balance of academic study, collaborative projects, and experiential learning that connects them to the land, their community, and each other. As a small program, we value deep relationships, flexibility, and innovation.
Position Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and thoughtful educator to serve as a Montessori Adolescent Guide specializing in occupations, mathematics, and science for a small cohort of 7th and 8th grade students. This role is rooted in Montessori adolescent philosophy, which emphasizes purposeful work, independence, and meaningful engagement with the world.
The ideal candidate will partner closely with a humanities and ELA guide to create an integrated, interdisciplinary learning environment that supports the developmental needs of adolescents including intellectual, social, and emotional growth. Together, this teaching team will design and facilitate a program that blends rigorous academics with experiential, real-world applications while aligning with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
Key Responsibilities
Instruction and Curriculum Design
Design and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction in mathematics and science in accordance with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study
Lead and support occupations work, including hands-on and purposeful projects that integrate academic content with practical life skills such as micro-economy, land stewardship, entrepreneurship, or production-based work
Collaborate with partner teacher to integrate curriculum across disciplines, connecting math and science to humanities and real-world contexts
Use Montessori principles to guide student-centered and inquiry-based learning
Experiential and Expeditionary Learning
Plan and facilitate experiential learning opportunities including field studies, community-based projects, and extended expeditions
Engage students in work that has real-world relevance and tangible outcomes
Foster a sense of responsibility, independence, and contribution through meaningful work
Incorporate the natural environment and local community as extensions of the classroom
Student Support and Community Building
Serve as a guide and mentor, supporting the developmental needs of adolescents
Build strong relationships with students, fostering a respectful and collaborative classroom culture
Support students in goal setting, self-reflection, and ownership of their learning
Communicate regularly with families about student progress and development
Collaboration and Professional Responsibilities
Partner closely with the ELA and humanities teacher to co-plan, co-teach, and support students holistically
Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school-wide initiatives
Contribute to the ongoing development of the adolescent program
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree in education, math, science, or a related field
Experience working with middle school-aged students
Strong collaboration skills and a willingness to work closely with a teaching partner
Commitment to student-centered and experiential learning
Two or more years of classroom teaching and management experience in a public school and/or Montessori environment
North Carolina teaching license or willingness to complete North Carolina Residency License
Preferred:
Montessori Adolescent credential or training (AMI / AMS / MACTE)
Experience in a Montessori environment or familiarity with Montessori philosophy
Background in project-based, expeditionary, or place-based learning
Experience aligning instruction and assessment to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study
Comfort with interdisciplinary teaching and curriculum integration
Key Competencies
Ability to design engaging and hands-on learning experiences
Flexibility, creativity, and a growth mindset
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Passion for working with adolescents and supporting their development into capable and independent individuals
About the Program
Our adolescent program is grounded in Montessori principles, emphasizing purposeful work, community, and real-world engagement. Students learn through a balance of academic study, collaborative projects, and experiential learning that connects them to the land, their community, and each other. As a small program, we value deep relationships, flexibility, and innovation.
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