Current Employment Opportunities
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Montessori Academy (Brentwood)
Located on a beautiful 23-acre campus in Brentwood, Tennessee (just outside of Nashville) Montessori Academy (MA) is a growing school that is fully accredited by the American Montessori Society, Cognia and the International Montessori Council.
Head of School
Montessori Academy seeks a qualified candidate for its Head of School position beginning in the summer of 2026.
Position Requirements:
Lead Toddler Guide (click for detailed job description)
Montessori Academy is hiring for a credentialed Montessori Infant/Toddler Guide (18 months - 36 months). The ideal candidate must have a strong commitment to Montessori philosophy, partnership relationships, and collaboration. Applicants must be willing to embrace and exemplify Montessori Academy School’s core values, a growth mindset, and a reflective practice. Applicants must have certification from a MACTE or AMS accredited teacher education program or be currently in training.
Lead Primary Guide
Montessori Academy is hiring for a credentialed Montessori Primary Guide. The ideal candidate must have a strong commitment to Montessori philosophy, partnership relationships, and collaboration. Applicants must be willing to embrace and exemplify Montessori Academy School’s core values, a growth mindset, and a reflective practice. Applicants must have certification from a MACTE or AMS accredited teacher education program or be currently in training.
Interested candidates should please send resume and cover letter to Nora Shuart-Faris, Head of School, at [email protected].
Head of School
Montessori Academy seeks a qualified candidate for its Head of School position beginning in the summer of 2026.
Position Requirements:
- Montessori teaching credential strongly preferred
- Administrative experience in an educational setting; at least five years’ experience in administration in a Montessori school preferred
- Previous classroom experience in Montessori preferred
- A Master of Education preferred
- Experience with regulatory, personnel, budget, and fiscal management required
- Experience working with a governing Board is strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, financial management and organizational development preferred
- Meeting all requirements of local, state and accrediting/regulatory bodies; including the Head of School requirements of an AMS accredited school
Lead Toddler Guide (click for detailed job description)
Montessori Academy is hiring for a credentialed Montessori Infant/Toddler Guide (18 months - 36 months). The ideal candidate must have a strong commitment to Montessori philosophy, partnership relationships, and collaboration. Applicants must be willing to embrace and exemplify Montessori Academy School’s core values, a growth mindset, and a reflective practice. Applicants must have certification from a MACTE or AMS accredited teacher education program or be currently in training.
Lead Primary Guide
Montessori Academy is hiring for a credentialed Montessori Primary Guide. The ideal candidate must have a strong commitment to Montessori philosophy, partnership relationships, and collaboration. Applicants must be willing to embrace and exemplify Montessori Academy School’s core values, a growth mindset, and a reflective practice. Applicants must have certification from a MACTE or AMS accredited teacher education program or be currently in training.
Interested candidates should please send resume and cover letter to Nora Shuart-Faris, Head of School, at [email protected].
Mead Montessori School (Knoxville)
Adolescent Guide (2025-2026 School Year)
Mead Montessori School is looking for a full-time guide to join our Adolescent team of teachers beginning in the 2024-25 school year. Ideal candidates have completed Adolescent Montessori training, though training is not required. Ideal candidates work well within a team, love nature, find joy in working with the adolescent age group and consider themselves lifelong learners.
Primary (3-6) Guide 2025-26 School Year)
Mead Montessori School is looking for a full-time guide to join our team of teachers beginning in the 2025-26 school year. Ideal candidates have completed Montessori training for the 3-6 age group and hold at least a bachelor's degree level of education. If you are looking for a supportive community to share your Montessori passion.
Located in Knoxville, TN, our nurturing community offers programs to children ages 15 months-15 years. Our campus is housed within a historic school building, sits next to 150 acres of preserved nature and is just 1/4 mile from downtown Knoxville. We have an extremely supportive parent and teaching community. Please email resume and cover letter to [email protected]
Mead Montessori School is looking for a full-time guide to join our Adolescent team of teachers beginning in the 2024-25 school year. Ideal candidates have completed Adolescent Montessori training, though training is not required. Ideal candidates work well within a team, love nature, find joy in working with the adolescent age group and consider themselves lifelong learners.
Primary (3-6) Guide 2025-26 School Year)
Mead Montessori School is looking for a full-time guide to join our team of teachers beginning in the 2025-26 school year. Ideal candidates have completed Montessori training for the 3-6 age group and hold at least a bachelor's degree level of education. If you are looking for a supportive community to share your Montessori passion.
Located in Knoxville, TN, our nurturing community offers programs to children ages 15 months-15 years. Our campus is housed within a historic school building, sits next to 150 acres of preserved nature and is just 1/4 mile from downtown Knoxville. We have an extremely supportive parent and teaching community. Please email resume and cover letter to [email protected]
Mission Montessori (Chattanooga, TN)
Mission Montessori is hiring for a certified Primary Guide.
Please see the full posting on indeed for detailed qualifications, responsibilities, and how to apply.
Montessori Lead Teacher for Ages 3-6
Please see the full posting on indeed for detailed qualifications, responsibilities, and how to apply.
Montessori Lead Teacher for Ages 3-6
Montessori School of Franklin
Primary Lead Teacher
Montessori School of Franklin is seeking a full time Primary Lead. We are looking for a candidate that will uphold the true ideological beliefs of Maria Montessori and exemplify kindness, trust, courtesy, independence, and strive to better ourselves and our community commitment. Ideal candidates must have a college degree, a Montessori certification in Primary, a Tennessee Teaching License with Early Childhood-K endorsement and a willingness to be a representation of the Montessori Method. Responsibilities include planning and implementing lessons, record keeping, parent education and communication.
Full Time Primary Assistant
Montessori School of Franklin is seeking a full time Primary Assistant who will work closely with our Primary Lead in guiding our 2.5-6 year old classroom. We are looking for a candidate that will uphold the true ideological beliefs of Maria Montessori and exemplify kindness, trust, courtesy, independence, and striving to better ourselves and our community commitment. Ideal candidates must have a high school diploma (or higher), childcare experience (preferably Montessori), and a willingness to be a representation of the Montessori Method. Job duties include but are not limited to being prepared to work closely with the lead as a balanced team, managing the classroom environment and upholding a calm, patient environment.
Please send a cover letter, resume and a copy of teaching credentials to [email protected]
Montessori School of Franklin is seeking a full time Primary Lead. We are looking for a candidate that will uphold the true ideological beliefs of Maria Montessori and exemplify kindness, trust, courtesy, independence, and strive to better ourselves and our community commitment. Ideal candidates must have a college degree, a Montessori certification in Primary, a Tennessee Teaching License with Early Childhood-K endorsement and a willingness to be a representation of the Montessori Method. Responsibilities include planning and implementing lessons, record keeping, parent education and communication.
Full Time Primary Assistant
Montessori School of Franklin is seeking a full time Primary Assistant who will work closely with our Primary Lead in guiding our 2.5-6 year old classroom. We are looking for a candidate that will uphold the true ideological beliefs of Maria Montessori and exemplify kindness, trust, courtesy, independence, and striving to better ourselves and our community commitment. Ideal candidates must have a high school diploma (or higher), childcare experience (preferably Montessori), and a willingness to be a representation of the Montessori Method. Job duties include but are not limited to being prepared to work closely with the lead as a balanced team, managing the classroom environment and upholding a calm, patient environment.
Please send a cover letter, resume and a copy of teaching credentials to [email protected]
Montessori Weaver School (Murfreesboro)
Primary Lead Teacher
Nestled in the heart of Murfreesboro, TN, Montessori Weaver School is a private, independent Montessori school serving students ages 30 months through kindergarten. We are currently seeking a lead primary teacher. Please see link for detailed qualifications, responsibilities, and how to apply.
Primary Lead Teacher Position
Nestled in the heart of Murfreesboro, TN, Montessori Weaver School is a private, independent Montessori school serving students ages 30 months through kindergarten. We are currently seeking a lead primary teacher. Please see link for detailed qualifications, responsibilities, and how to apply.
Primary Lead Teacher Position
Invictus (Nashville)
Join the Invictus Nashville Montessori Founding Team!
Invictus Nashville Montessori Charter School, a new public, tuition-free K-8 charter school opening in Fall 2025, is seeking passionate educators to join our founding faculty! We are committed to providing a high-quality, community-centered Montessori education that emphasizes personalized learning, social-emotional development, and hands-on experiences.
Why Invictus Nashville?
Invictus Nashville Montessori Charter School, a new public, tuition-free K-8 charter school opening in Fall 2025, is seeking passionate educators to join our founding faculty! We are committed to providing a high-quality, community-centered Montessori education that emphasizes personalized learning, social-emotional development, and hands-on experiences.
Why Invictus Nashville?
- A Strong Foundation: We are building a school rooted in the Montessori philosophy, offering a child-centered approach that empowers students to learn at their own pace.
- A Supportive Community: We believe in fostering a strong sense of community among students, teachers, and families.
- A Bright Future: By joining our founding team, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of education in Nashville.
- Lead Montessori Guides
- Assistant Montessori Guides
- Specialists in Art, Music
- Special Education Teachers
- Office Manager
Lamplighter Montessori School (Cordova)
Upper Elementary Guide
Lamplighter Montessori School (“LMS”) is hiring an Upper Elementary Guide. LMS is a trusted leader in Montessori education providing world-class, student-centered educational experiences designed to foster each child’s talents, self-discovery, and love of learning. LMS is accredited by the American Montessori Society and the Southern Association of Independent Schools (formally, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools). LMS is a non-profit tax-exempt school offering authentic Montessori education whose students learn in Toddler, Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary classroom environments. Please see link for detailed qualifications, responsibilities, and how to apply.
Upper Elementary Guide Position
Lamplighter Montessori School (“LMS”) is hiring an Upper Elementary Guide. LMS is a trusted leader in Montessori education providing world-class, student-centered educational experiences designed to foster each child’s talents, self-discovery, and love of learning. LMS is accredited by the American Montessori Society and the Southern Association of Independent Schools (formally, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools). LMS is a non-profit tax-exempt school offering authentic Montessori education whose students learn in Toddler, Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary classroom environments. Please see link for detailed qualifications, responsibilities, and how to apply.
Upper Elementary Guide Position
Knoxville Montessori School
Knoxville Montessori School is hiring! Founded in 1966, Knoxville Montessori School is the oldest established Montessori school in Knoxville. We provide a high-quality authentic Montessori education in a diverse, supportive, and nurturing environment. KMS is a nonprofit private school that serves children 18 months - 18 years old.
KMS is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of parents, staff, and community members and is accredited by The International Montessori Council. Please check out the employment section of their website for current offerings.
KMS is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of parents, staff, and community members and is accredited by The International Montessori Council. Please check out the employment section of their website for current offerings.
Libertas School of Memphis
Libertas School of Memphis is seeking a Director of Educator Preparation. Role Summary: Lead a team of instructors/content experts, and support staff to implement and continuously improve our teacher preparation program, meeting requirements of MACTE and the TN Department of Education. Recruit and engage partner schools that sponsor teacher participants; oversee resident progress through the program, including final credential & licensure process. Please see link for detailed information and how to apply.
Director of Educator Preparation Position
Director of Educator Preparation Position