JOB SUMMARY: Palmyra-Eagle Montessori is seeking a Primary Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year for students ages 3 years to 6 years. Job summary includes the ability to create lesson plans and update Montessori materials focused on developing social, emotional, physical, and intellectual skills. The Primary Teacher will also assess individual children’s needs, communicate with families, and work under the supervision of the Program Director.
QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified candidates will be licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), AMS or AMI certified EC or willing to complete training, and can demonstrate excellent communication skills as well as the ability to work collaboratively with families and faculty. Ideal candidates will have a clear understanding of Montessori philosophy, curriculum, implementation, and classroom management skills, or be willing to enter Montessori training.
Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:
- Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans using instructional materials that align with the Montessori philosophy
- Develop schemes of work, lesson plans in accordance with established procedures that support the socio-emotional growth of students
- Observe, guide, supervise and assess children while they learn in the classroom environment
- Communicate effectively and consistently with students, colleagues, and families regarding student progress and needs
- Establishes rapport and builds loving and safe relationships with students based on trust
- Observe and evaluate students’ performance and development using Transparent Classroom
- Participate in department, school, district, and family meetings, orientations, trainings, and professional development
- Ultimately create, maintains, and models a classroom culture that aligns with the school’s vision
- Facilitates and maintains an environment that is safe, clean, stimulating and caters to the child
Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:
- Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds
- Identify, monitor and refer students who may need additional assessment or support
- Encourage family and community involvement, obtain information for families when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails
- Participate in appropriate professional activities and professional development
- Ensure materials are accessible to meet individual needs
- Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district, and state
- Proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperate, collaborative and effective working relationships with others
The Palmyra-Eagle Area School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment against properly qualified and eligible
individuals by reason of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, citizenship, religion, sex, age, handicap,
disability, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability, membership in the
national guard, state defense force, or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or Wisconsin, arrest record,
conviction record not substantially related to a person's job or activity in school, or the use of lawful products by individuals off
school premises during non-working hours, as required by Wisconsin Statute 118.12, 118.13 or any other basis prohibited by applicable
federal, state, or local law. This policy also prohibits discrimination as defined by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (sex), Title
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race and national origin), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (disability).
Notice to applicants: If you require accommodation(s) in the application and/or interview process, please inform us.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $41,998.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
