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Malta Montessori School

• Start Date: 9/1/2026

• Full Time (35-40 hours per week)

• Ballston Spa, NY

• maltamontessori.com

• nancy@maltamontessori.com

• 518-633-1971

 

Are you passionate about early childhood education and inspired by the Montessori philosophy? Join our warm, collaborative team and help nurture young minds during their most formative years!

About Us
Malta Montessori School, serving children ages 15 months to 9 years old, is a vibrant 19-year-old Montessori school at the foothills of the Adirondacks in Saratoga County in Upstate New York. Rooted in the Montessori method, we provide a nurturing, respectful, and enriching environment where children are encouraged to explore, grow, and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Montessori Teacher to join our team starting in September 2026.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Montessori philosophy and methodologies,
along with a genuine love for working with young children. This position offers the opportunity to make
a meaningful impact on the lives of children during their crucial formative years.

Responsibilities

1. Implement the Montessori philosophy and curriculum in a nurturing and supportive classroom environment.

2. Create and maintain a prepared Montessori environment conducive to the optimal development of each child.

3. Foster independence, self-discipline, and a love of learning among students.

4. Observe and assess individual children’s progress, maintaining accurate records of their development and achievements.

5. Plan and lead engaging and developmentally appropriate activities that promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth.

6. Collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and administrators to support the holistic development of each child.

7. Maintain a safe and organized classroom environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines at all times.

8. Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills and stay abreast of best practices in early childhood education and Montessori methodology.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field.

2. Montessori certification (AMI/AMS/MACTE) for the appropriate age group (3-6 years).

3. Previous experience working in a Montessori classroom setting preferred.

4. Strong understanding of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education.

5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with children, parents, and colleagues.

6. Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with young children.

7. Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of individual children.

8. Commitment to ongoing professional growth and learning.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.

• Professional development opportunities and support for continuing education.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• A supportive and collaborative work environment dedicated to the well-being and success of each child.

How to apply
If you are enthusiastic about Montessori education and eager to inspire a love of learning in young children, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and references for consideration to Nancy Hillengas: nancy@maltamontessori.com
We look forward to welcoming you to our dedicated Montessori education team!

The Homestead School 

• Start Date: 8/17/2026

• Full Time (35-40 hours per week)

• 428 Hollow Rd. Glen Spey, NY, 12737

• homesteadschool.com

• startorbert@homesteadeducation.org​

• 845-856-6359​

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Description
Homestead School offers a Montessori-based education with a focus on humanitarian and environmental stewardship. We are looking for qualified, hard-working teachers to provide an enriching learning environment that supports the mission and vision of the school- a peaceful tomorrow.

Homestead School is seeking a trained Montessori Early Childhood Teacher or a teacher-in-training to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year. We are 2 hours from New York City and are situated on a 100-acre campus with a stream, pond, field, and forest. We are looking to hire an energetic individual to assist in one of our Early Childhood classrooms. If you are a kind, flexible, and compassionate person who enjoys working with children and loves the outdoors, we’d like to hear from you. Qualities necessary to thrive at Homestead include strong communication and collaboration skills, a passion for Montessori education, a growth mindset, and a belief in the potential of the right education to unlock the brilliance of children.

 

Please send a complete resume, including references and a cover letter, to Star Torbert at startorbert@homesteadeducation.org. To learn more about our school visit www.homesteadschool.com. Salary commensurate with experience. We offer benefits.
 

Qualifications:

• Montessori Early Childhood certification or training complete (AMI, AMS, or MACTE-accredited program) required

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field desired

• State teaching credential or early childhood permit desired

• Experience working with children ages 2.5–6 in a Montessori or early childhood setting required

• Experience working in a mixed-age classroom desired

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• Salary: $40,000-$55,000 -Salary commensurate with experience. We offer benefits. Start Date: August 17th, 2026​

The Homestead School 

• Start Date: 8/17/2026

• Full Time (35-40 hours per week)

• 428 Hollow Rd. Glen Spey, NY, 12737

• homesteadschool.com

• startorbert@homesteadeducation.org​

• 845-856-6359​

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Description
Homestead School offers a Montessori and permaculture-based education with a focus on humanitarian and environmental stewardship. We are looking for qualified, hard-working teachers to provide an enriching learning environment that supports the mission and vision of the school- a peaceful tomorrow.

Homestead School is seeking a trained Montessori Lower Elementary Teacher or a teacher-in-training to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year. We are 2 hours from New York City and are situated on a 100-acre campus with a stream, pond, field, and forest. We are looking to hire an energetic individual to join a teaching team in one of our Elementary classrooms. If you are a kind, flexible, and compassionate person who enjoys working with children and loves the outdoors, we’d like to hear from you. Qualities necessary to thrive at Homestead include strong communication and collaboration skills, a love of Montessori education, a growth mindset, and a belief in the potential of the right education to unlock the brilliance of children.
 

Please send a complete resume, including references and a cover letter, to Star Torbert startorbert@homesteadeducation.org.
To learn more about our school visit www.homesteadschool.com.

Qualifications:

• Montessori Lower Elementary certification or training complete (AMI, AMS, or MACTE-accredited program) required

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Lower Elementary Education, Child Development, or a related field desired

• State teaching credential or lower elementary permit desired

• Experience working with children ages 6–9 in a Montessori or lower elementary setting required

• Experience working in a mixed-age classroom desired

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• Salary: $40,000-$55,000 -Salary commensurate with experience. We offer benefits. Start Date: August 17th, 2026​

The Homestead School 

• Start Date: 8/17/2026

• Full Time (35-40 hours per week)

• 428 Hollow Rd. Glen Spey, NY, 12737

• homesteadschool.com

• startorbert@homesteadeducation.org​

• 845-856-6359​

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Description
Homestead School offers students a Montessori experience that leads them to discover and develop their “cosmic purpose,” to appreciate the joys of community life and collaborative work, and to learn to care for and appreciate the wonders of the natural world.

We invite students to practice Four Commitments, which we believe can help foster and further world peace, environmental sustainability, and personal wellness, fulfillment, and success.

Commitment to Excellence
Commitment to Character
Commitment to the Earth
Commitment to Service

Homestead School is situated on a serene 100-acre campus abundant with fields, forests, streams, ponds, and wildlife. Just two hours north of New York City, our Upper Elementary students have ready access to both the natural world and cultural world learning.

If you are a Montessori-certified Upper Elementary guide who loves working with this age group, is committed to balancing academic excellence with whole child development, and aspires to be a contributing member of a highly collaborative and innovative professional community, then we are interested in getting to know you better.

Kindly send your resume with a cover letter to:
Star Torbert, the Office Assistant startorbert@homesteadeducation.org. To learn more about our school visit www.homesteadschool.com.

 

Qualifications:

• Montessori Upper Elementary certification or training complete (AMI, AMS, or MACTE-accredited program) required

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Child Development, or a related field desired
  State teaching credential or Elementary credential desired

• Experience working with children ages 9–12 in a Montessori or upper elementary setting required

• Experience working in a mixed-age classroom desired
   

• Salary: $40,000-$55,000 -Salary commensurate with experience. We offer benefits. Start Date: August 17th, 2026​

Elite Minds Montessori School

• Start Date: 9/7/2026

• Full Time (35-40 hours per week)

• Brooklyn, NY

• EliteMindsMontessori.com

• director@elitemindsmontessori.com​

• 347-916-1433​

• $25-30/hour or salary​