Brooklyn Heights Montessori School offers a challenging and comprehensive curriculum built on the philosophy of Maria Montessori to children aged two years through eighth grade. Students work and learn in mixed-age classes led by teaching teams of thoughtful and well-trained professionals. The students have exposure to a full range of academic and artistic courses. BHMS also offers an after-school program and a summer day camp. The School is housed in a beautiful facility in the Cobble Hill section of Brooklyn and is ideally located for convenient access to all parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn.  

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School is an equal opportunity employer seeking candidates who will embrace the tenets of Montessori Education, including the principles of community, educational and professional excellence, social justice, and equity.

Job Description: Upper Elementary Leave Replacement Teacher (grades 4-6)

Start Date:            Late August 2025

Reports to: Head of Elementary Programs

Brief Description: The Upper Elementary Leave Replacement Associate Teacher is a one year, full-time, ten-month position. The Upper Elementary Associate Teacher will work in conjunction with the Head Teacher, Head of Elementary Programs, the Upper Elementary teaching team, the Learning Support Team, the Assistant Head of School, and the Head of School to educate Upper Elementary students in accordance with the BHMS mission, the Statement of Diversity, the principles of Montessori educational philosophy and practices, the curriculum, and BHMS policies. They will lead the classroom team in developing a warm, safe, and caring environment in which children may grow and flourish socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Guided by the Head Teacher, plan and teach curriculum for the classroom in accordance with the curriculum of Brooklyn Heights Montessori School, its mission, and Montessori philosophy
• Learn the Upper Elementary curriculum in partnership with the Head Teacher
• Maintain a prepared classroom environment
• Facilitate the intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth of each child
• Maintain student record-keeping
• Plan and execute student field trips
• Build relationships and partner with families
• Prepare reports for parents and other schools in accordance with the established policies of Brooklyn Heights Montessori School
• Prepare for and participate in regular parent-teacher conferences as set forth on the school calendar
• Actively participate in scheduled program level and faculty and staff meetings
• Attend and participate in various evening meetings, such as Back-to-School Night Parent Education, as well as Community events
• Establish and maintain a positive and professional relationship with students, parents, and other teachers and school personnel
• Prepare annual statement of goals, and objectives for professional development
• Seek and act on feedback
• Stay abreast of educational trends and developments
• Know and comply with the established policies and procedures of Brooklyn Heights Montessori School as stated in the Faculty & Staff Handbook
• Perform various reasonable tasks from time to time as requested by the Head of School or the Head of Elementary Programs or the Assistant Head of School.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity, social justice and equity. In that spirit, BHMS does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Two years elementary teaching experience, Montessori teaching experience preferred
• Montessori Elementary II Credential preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• Master’s Degree preferred

About Brooklyn Heights Montessori School

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School offers a challenging and comprehensive curriculum built on the philosophy of Maria Montessori to children in preschool through eighth grade. Students work and learn in mixed-age classes led by teaching teams of nurturing and well-informed professionals. The students have exposure to a full range of academic and artistic courses. BHMS also offers an after school program and a summer day camp. The school is housed in a modern facility in the Cobble Hill section of Brooklyn and is ideally located for convenient access to all parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn. . In the midst of a capital campaign that will help fund a $2M Raise the Roof renovation project, the School will expand its physical plant. Brooklyn Heights Montessori School is an equal opportunity employer.

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