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Grow with us as we build our team of experienced and caring Montessori educators serving children across two campuses in toddler, early childhood, and elementary programs.

Diverse

Community

An equal opportunity employer, IMS has diverse staff to serve our diverse student body. Our 2023-2024 student body is 8% African-American or Black, 6% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 35% Multi-racial, and 44% Caucasian. We offer a competitive benefits package to full-time employees.

Competitive

Benefits

IMS offers a competitive benefits package to full-time employees. In addition, employees enjoy beautiful classrooms with natural lighting and outdoor access, tuition remission for dependents, small class sizes, and joyful, supportive, and fun co-workers.


Work in Your

Native Language

At IMS, faculty and staff have the opportunity to work in their native language while helping children uncover their potential, become bilingual and bicultural, and develop into competent, compassionate and curious global citizens.

Teaching Positions - English

  • Adolescent Guide - founding teacher

    Summary

    IMS is excited to launch our adolescent program in the 2025-2026 school year. We are seeking is seeking an Adolescent/Secondary Education guide with a background in math and/or science to join our team beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year. We are looking for a creative educator to co-lead our founding adolescent team and innovate with us! 


    For the upcoming school year, you will spend the year learning our school culture and getting to know our students and families while you develop the foundation of the adolescent prorgam in collaboration with our Director of Programs, Assistant Head of School, and Head of School. A successful candidate will love the creation and curriculum development process and will take a leadership position within the adolescent team when the program opens. 


    Our ideal candidate has a passion for and experience with guiding young people through this sensitive and exciting period of their lives, is a lifelong learner, is creative, has a variety of interests and expertise, and thrives in a collaborative, international culture.


    The Position

    • Develop the adolescent Montessori curricular framework
    • Design the Montessori classroom environment, creating materials and designing activities as necessary for the success of the classroom and students.
    • Create, manage and maintain a safe (emotionally and physically) joyful, positive atmosphere for the students
    • Carefully observe individual students to gain insight into their needs, and problem solve their challenges in order to meet those needs
    • Participate in and help lead Family Education evening events
    • Maintain a strong home/school partnership by ensuring consistent, respectful and open lines of communication with families
    • Complete progress reports and parent-teachers conferences for all students
    • Plan and lead multiple field trips a year (day and extended overnight)
    • Build community connections to support, deliver, and/or enhance the adolescent program

    Traits and Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree
    • 5+ years’ experience as an adolescent Montessori guide
    • Secondary I Montessori Credential from a MACTE accredited program
    • A love for working with 12-15 year old students
    • Deep understanding of the third plane of adolescent development
    • Experience with or exposure to other languages and cultures and experience working with diverse groups of adults
    • Ability to foster positive relationships with and among students and families
    • Ability and interest in collaborative work with colleagues and with the community for the benefit of our students
    • Ability to meet varied demands and deadlines with integrity, enthusiasm, creativity, and flexibility
    • Demonstrated interest in and affinity for the Montessori philosophy and IMS’ mission and values

    The first day of work for this position is August 8, 2024.


  • Upper Elementary Guide

    Summary

    IMS seeks a full-time upper elementary teacher to join our staff in August 2024. Responsibilities include co-teaching an English-based  upper elementary class


    The Position

    • Co-lead a class of up to 25 students
    • Deliver established upper elementary Montessori scope and sequence.
    • Design the Montessori classroom environment, creating materials and designing activities as necessary for the success of the classroom and children.
    • Create, manage and maintain a safe (emotionally and physically) joyful, positive atmosphere for the children
    • Carefully observe individual children to gain insight into their needs, and problem solve their challenges in order to meet those needs
    • Be a positive and collaborative leader for one or more Assistant Teachers and/or Floaters who support the classroom
    • Participate in and help lead Family Education evening events
    • Maintain a strong home/school partnership by ensuring consistent, respectful and open lines of communication with parents
    • Complete progress reports and parent-teachers conferences for all students twice a year
    • Serves as a chaperone on field trips (day and overnight)

    Traits and Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree
    • 3+ years’ experience as a classroom teacher, Montessori Guide, and/or Montessori Assistant
    • Montessori Credential from a MACTE accredited center or a willingness to complete school-sponsored AMS Montessori training.
    • A love for teaching 9-12 year old students
    • Strong understanding of elementary age and adolescent development
    • Ability to foster positive relationships with and among students and parents
    • Ability and interest in collaborative work with colleagues
    • Ability to meet varied demands and deadlines with integrity, enthusiasm, creativity, and flexibility
    • Demonstrated interest in and affinity for the Montessori philosophy and IMS’ mission
  • Reading Specialist/Lower Elementary English Teacher

    Summary

    IMS seeks a full-time lower elementary Reading Specialist/English teacher to join our staff in August 2024. Responsibilities include co-teaching English reading and writing skills to lower elementary students.


    The Position

    • Co-lead at least six weekly classes of up to 25 students each.
    • Deliver established lower elementary Montessori English language arts scope and sequence.
    • Work individually and in small group with children to implement a structured literacy approach to reading
    • Create, manage and maintain a safe (emotionally and physically) joyful, positive atmosphere for the children
    • Carefully observe individual children to gain insight into their needs, and problem solve their challenges in order to meet those needs
    • Be a positive and collaborative leader for one or more Assistant Teachers and/or Floaters who support the classroom
    • Participate in and help lead Family Education evening events
    • Maintain a strong home/school partnership by ensuring consistent, respectful and open lines of communication with parents
    • Complete progress reports and parent-teachers conferences for all students twice a year
    • Serves as a chaperone on field trips as needed

    Traits and Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree
    • training in a structured literacy program like Orton-Gillingham
    • 3+ years’ experience as a classroom teacher
    • A love for teaching 6-9 year old students
    • Ability to foster positive relationships with and among students and parents
    • Ability and interest in collaborative work with colleagues
    • Ability to meet varied demands and deadlines with integrity, enthusiasm, creativity, and flexibility
    • Demonstrated interest in and affinity for the Montessori philosophy and IMS’ mission

Teaching Positions - Immersion Language

  • Early Childhood - Spanish

    Summary

    International Montessori School seeks a full-time early childhood teacher to join our staff in August 2024. Responsibilities include co-teaching an early childhood Montessori class in Spanish.


    The Position

    • Co-lead a class of up to 25 students
    • Deliver established Montessori scope and sequence in Spanish
    • Design the Montessori classroom environment, creating materials and designing activities as necessary for the success of the classroom and children.
    • Create, manage and maintain a safe (emotionally and physically) joyful, positive atmosphere for the children
    • Carefully observe individual children to gain insight into their needs, and problem solve their challenges in order to meet those needs
    • Be a positive and collaborative  leader for one or more Assistant Teachers and/or Floaters who support the classroom
    • Participate in and help lead Family Education evening events
    • Maintain a strong home/school partnership by ensuring consistent, respectful and open lines of communication with parents
    • Complete progress reports and parent-teachers conferences for all students twice a year

    Traits and Requirements

    • Native Spanish speaker
    • Bachelor’s degree
    • 3+ years’ experience as a classroom teacher, Montessori Guide, and/or Montessori Assistant
    • Montessori Credential from a MACTE accredited center or a willingness to complete school-sponsored AMS Montessori training.
    • A love for teaching 3-6 year old children
    • Strong understanding of early childhood development
    • Ability to foster positive relationships with and among students and parents
    • Ability and interest in collaborative work with colleagues
    • Ability to meet varied demands and deadlines with integrity, enthusiasm, creativity, and flexibility
    • Demonstrated interest in and affinity for the Montessori philosophy and IMS’ mission
  • Early Childhood - Chinese

    Summary

    International Montessori School seeks a full-time early childhood teacher to join our staff in August 2024. Responsibilities include co-teaching an early childhood Montessori class in Mandarin Chinese.


    The Position

    • Co-lead a class of up to 25 students
    • Deliver established Montessori scope and sequence in Mandarin Chinese
    • Design the Montessori classroom environment, creating materials and designing activities as necessary for the success of the classroom and children.
    • Create, manage and maintain a safe (emotionally and physically) joyful, positive atmosphere for the children
    • Carefully observe individual children to gain insight into their needs, and problem solve their challenges in order to meet those needs
    • Be a positive and collaborative  leader for one or more Assistant Teachers and/or Floaters who support the classroom
    • Participate in and help lead Family Education evening events
    • Maintain a strong home/school partnership by ensuring consistent, respectful and open lines of communication with parents
    • Complete progress reports and parent-teachers conferences for all students twice a year

    Traits and Requirements

    • Native Chinese speaker
    • Bachelor’s degree
    • 3+ years’ experience as a classroom teacher, Montessori Guide, and/or Montessori Assistant
    • Montessori Credential from a MACTE accredited center or a willingness to complete school-sponsored AMS Montessori training.
    • A love for teaching 3-6 year old children
    • Strong understanding of early childhood development
    • Ability to foster positive relationships with and among students and parents
    • Ability and interest in collaborative work with colleagues
    • Ability to meet varied demands and deadlines with integrity, enthusiasm, creativity, and flexibility
    • Demonstrated interest in and affinity for the Montessori philosophy and IMS’ mission
  • Elementary - Chinese

    Summary

    International Montessori School seeks a full-time elementary teacher to join our staff in August 2024. Responsibilities include co-teaching a lower and/or upper elemtentary Montessori class in Mandarin Chinese.


    The Position

    • Co-lead a class of up to 25 students
    • Deliver established Montessori scope and sequence in Mandarin Chinese
    • Design the Montessori classroom environment, creating materials and designing activities as necessary for the success of the classroom and children.
    • Create, manage and maintain a safe (emotionally and physically) joyful, positive atmosphere for the children
    • Carefully observe individual children to gain insight into their needs, and problem solve their challenges in order to meet those needs
    • Be a positive and collaborative  leader for one or more Assistant Teachers and/or Floaters who support the classroom
    • Participate in and help lead Family Education evening events
    • Maintain a strong home/school partnership by ensuring consistent, respectful and open lines of communication with parents
    • Complete progress reports and parent-teachers conferences for all students twice a year

    Traits and Requirements

    • Native Chinese speaker
    • Bachelor’s degree
    • 3+ years’ experience as a classroom teacher, Montessori Guide, and/or Montessori Assistant
    • Montessori Credential from a MACTE accredited center or a willingness to complete school-sponsored AMS Montessori training.
    • A love for teaching 6-12 year old children
    • Strong understanding of early childhood development
    • Ability to foster positive relationships with and among students and parents
    • Ability and interest in collaborative work with colleagues
    • Ability to meet varied demands and deadlines with integrity, enthusiasm, creativity, and flexibility
    • Demonstrated interest in and affinity for the Montessori philosophy and IMS’ mission

Leadership Positions

  • Assistant Head of School - Elementary Campus

    Details coming soon! Email hiring@imsnc.org to be alerted once the full job posting is available.

  • Elementary Program Coordinator

    IMS s excited to recruit candidates for our new position of Elementary Program Coordinator  to support our growing school. This leadership position is supported by the Director of Programs and the Head of School.


    Our ideal candidate has been a master teacher in Montessori classrooms for children ages 6 to 12 years old and is seeking to grow in a leadership and coaching position, to support other elementary guides, and to facilitate authentic Montessori environments that nurture students, staff, and families. 


    Our school enjoys a diverse, international staff who provide a language immersion Montessori education for our students. We have three lower elementary classrooms providing an authentic Montessori education in Spanish, French or Mandarin Chinese in a 100% one-way immersion model in addition to one upper elementary classroom that is conducted in English in the mornings and in the immersion language in the afternoons. 


    Your Background

    • 5+ years of successful classroom experience as a lead lower and/or upper elementary guide (ideally both)
    • 1+ year of experience in a supervisory or coaching role
    • Experience with or exposure to other languages and cultures and experience working with diverse groups of adults.
    • Elementary I/II Montessori-certification from a MACTE-accredited program
    • Strong proficiency in French, Spanish, and/or Chinese is preferred, but not required.

    The Role

    • Support classrooms guides in their professional growth, including assisting in addressing areas of growth that may arise with their classroom
    • Facilitate regular planning and record keeping
    • Lead regular level meetings
    • Provide regular observations for staff and students
    • Coordinate student support for the 6 to 12 year old age groups as part of our multi-tiered system of support
    • Review all elementary progress reports prior to release
    • Coordinate elementary participation in school-wide events
    • Advocate for the elementary level at the administrative level

    Your Gifts

    • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
    • Deep understanding of the second plane of development
    • Ability to foster positive relationships with and among students and families
    • Ability and interest in collaborative work with colleagues
    • Ability to meet varied demands and deadlines with integrity, enthusiasm, creativity, and flexibility
    • Demonstrated interest in and affinity for the Montessori philosophy and IMS’ mission and values

    The first day of work for this position is August 5, 2024.

  • Early Years Program Coordinator

    IMS is excited to recruit candidates for our new position of Early Years Program Coordinator  to support our growing school. This leadership position is supported by the Director of Programs and the Head of School.


    Our ideal candidate has been a master teacher in Montessori classrooms for children ages 18 months to 6 years old and is seeking to grow in a leadership and coaching position, to support other toddler and early childhood guides, and to facilitate authentic Montessori environments that nurture students, staff, and families. 


    Our school enjoys a diverse, international staff who provide a language immersion Montessori education for our students. We have four early childhood classrooms providing an authentic Montessori education in Spanish, French or Mandarin Chinese in a 100% one-way immersion model in addition to one toddler classroom that is conducted in English


    Your Background

    • 5+ years of successful classroom experience as a toddler and/or early childhood guide (ideally both)
    • 1+ year of experience in a supervisory or coaching role
    • Experience with or exposure to other languages and cultures and experience working with diverse groups of adults
    • Montessori-certification from a MACTE-accredited program
    • Strong proficiency in French, Spanish, and/or Chinese is preferred, but not required.

    The Role

    • Support classrooms guides in their professional growth, including assisting in addressing areas of growth that may arise with their classroom
    • Facilitate regular planning and record keeping
    • Lead regular level meetings
    • Provide regular observations for staff and students
    • Coordinate student support for the 18 month to 6 year old age groups as part of our multi-tiered system of support
    • Review all toddler and early childhood progress reports prior to release
    • Coordinate toddler and early childhood participation in school-wide events
    • Advocate for the toddler and early childhood level at the administrative level

    Your Gifts

    • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
    • Deep understanding of the first plane of development
    • Ability to foster positive relationships with and among students and families
    • Ability and interest in collaborative work with colleagues
    • Ability to meet varied demands and deadlines with integrity, enthusiasm, creativity, and flexibility
    • Demonstrated interest in and affinity for the Montessori philosophy and IMS’ mission and values

    The first day of work for this position is August 5, 2024.

Want to learn more?

Compile the following documents into one complete packet and submit to hiring@imsnc.org, indicating the the job title in the email subject line:

  1. A cover letter that includes:
  2. How you came to Montessori education or why you would be interested in a child-centered program that is aligned with the development of the child and that focuses on the social, emotional, and cognitive growth of the child.
  3. Why you wish to teach or work in a language immersion setting.
  4. Resume
  5. List of two professional recommendations and their contact information. References would be contacted only after an interview.



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