IMAGO Montessori Academy
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Be Part of Building Something Meaningful!
IMAGO Montessori Academy is seeking an exceptional educator to join our team as a Founding Christian Montessori Teacher for our beautiful new school in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
This is a rare opportunity to help establish the culture, traditions, academic excellence, and Christ-centered foundation of a new Montessori school from its very beginning. The successful candidate will play an important role in shaping the future of our students, families, and school community while helping build a Christ-centered, authentic Montessori environment.
IMAGO Montessori Academy is part of Christ Living Foundation, a Christian nonprofit organization committed to transforming lives through Christ-centered education, leadership, family support, and community outreach.
As our organization continues to grow, additional opportunities for founding roles, leadership, mentoring, and career advancement opportunities may become available at our additional school locations in North Carolina and Florida.
About IMAGO Montessori Academy
IMAGO Montessori Academy is an AMI-inspired Christian Montessori school dedicated to providing authentic Montessori education while nurturing each child's spiritual, academic, emotional, social, and physical development.
We are committed to cultivating:
- Authentic Montessori education
- Christian character and servant leadership
- Respect, integrity, compassion, and responsibility
- Independence and joyful lifelong learning
- A peaceful classroom rooted in grace and excellence
Our Christian faith is central to our mission. We welcome applicants who personally embrace the Christian faith and are genuinely committed to supporting and advancing the school's Christian mission, values, and educational philosophy.
Position Summary
We are seeking a warm, mature, dependable, servant-hearted, and highly professional educator who possesses a genuine love for Jesus Christ, a commitment to the Christian faith, a passion for authentic Montessori education, Christ-centered learning, and serving children and families, and a desire to grow professionally while helping establish a new school.
The successful candidate will help create an outstanding Montessori classroom while contributing to the long-term vision of IMAGO Montessori Academy and Christ Living Foundation.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of one year of professional experience working with young children
- Passion for early childhood education
- Demonstrated passion and commitment to authentic Montessori education and Christ-centered education.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Professional appearance and conduct
- Strong organizational and classroom management abilities
- Dependable, responsible, and self-motivated
- Ability to work collaboratively with leadership and colleagues
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
- Ability to pass all required background checks
- Willingness to support the Christian mission and values of the school
Preferred Qualifications
- AMI Primary (3–6) Diploma strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Psychology, or a related field
- Understanding of Christian education
- Experience working in an authentic Montessori environment
- CPR & First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Experience communicating professionally with families
- Experience preparing and maintaining a Montessori classroom
Our Ideal Candidate
- Loves Jesus Christ and desires to serve children through Christian education
- Believes in the Montessori philosophy and respects the child
- Demonstrates professionalism, humility, and integrity
- Is eager to learn and grow
- Takes initiative and ownership
- Enjoys building something from the ground up
- Sees teaching as a calling rather than simply a job
Exceptional Candidates Encouraged to Apply
While AMI-trained Montessori educators and experience in Christian education are strongly preferred, we recognize that exceptional teachers come from many backgrounds.
Applicants with outstanding experience working with children, exceptional professionalism, strong leadership potential, and a genuine desire to learn authentic Montessori education and Christian education are encouraged to apply.
For highly qualified candidates, accredited Montessori teacher training, Christian Montessori training, and professional development may be considered as part of employment, subject to organizational needs, performance, and mutual commitment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain an authentic Montessori classroom
- Present Christian lessons, Bible stories, character education, and Biblical principles in developmentally appropriate ways while integrating Christian values within an authentic Montessori environment. Training and mentoring may be provided for exceptional candidates who demonstrate strong potential and commitment.
- Guide children using Montessori philosophy and best practices
- Foster independence, concentration, confidence, and joyful learning
- Observe, assess, and document student progress
- Build respectful and trusting relationships with children and families
- Maintain a peaceful, orderly, and beautiful classroom environment
- Communicate professionally with parents and colleagues
- Participate in meetings, school events, and professional development
- Support the mission and vision of IMAGO Montessori Academy
- Contribute to establishing the culture and traditions of a founding school
Why Join IMAGO?
Joining IMAGO Montessori Academy means becoming part of something much bigger than a classroom.
As one of our Founding Teachers, you will have the opportunity to:
- Help establish a new Montessori school from its very beginning
- Shape the culture, traditions, and educational excellence of a growing organization
- Grow professionally into future leadership, mentoring, administrative, and campus leadership roles as our organization expands
- Become part of Christ Living Foundation, our Christian nonprofit organization dedicated to education, leadership development, ministry, and community service
- Receive ongoing mentoring, coaching, and professional development
- Be considered for accredited Montessori teacher training, where applicable
- Collaborate with passionate educators who value excellence, integrity, humility, and lifelong learning
- Help launch future campuses throughout the United States
- Work within an organization committed to maintaining the highest standards of authentic Montessori education
- Be part of an organization that seeks professional collaboration, recognition, membership, training, and accreditation opportunities with respected Montessori and Christian educational organizations, including Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), International Christian Montessori Institute (ICMI), the Colson Fellows Program, the Herzog Foundation, and other leading organizations that support excellence in education and Christian leadership
- Help build a school that serves children, families, and the community for generations to come
- Help shape the future of a school where your ideas, creativity, and professional contributions will have a lasting impact from the very beginning.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary and benefits will be commensurate with education, experience, Montessori credentials, and overall qualifications. We recognize and reward experience, professional credentials, leadership ability, and a demonstrated commitment to excellence.
If This Sounds Like You:
If you are passionate about children, committed to excellence, desire to grow professionally, and want to be part of building a Christ-centered Montessori school from the ground up, we would love to hear from you.
If you believe teaching is more than a career—that it is a calling to shape lives, cultivate character, and glorify Christ through authentic Montessori education—we invite you to apply and become part of our founding team.
How to Apply
Please submit your application through this Indeed posting and ensure all required screening questions are completed.
If you have questions about this opportunity, please contact us at [email protected].
We look forward to hearing from you!
Pay: $18.50 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least one year of professional experience working with children?
- Do you hold an AMI Montessori Diploma?
- Are you comfortable supporting and advancing the Christian mission and values of IMAGO Montessori Academy?
- Are you willing to relocate to Colorado Springs, Colorado?
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Have you previously worked in a licensed preschool, childcare center, or Montessori school?
- What is your highest level of education?
- Are you currently certified in CPR and First Aid, or willing to obtain certification before employment?
- Describe why you are interested in joining a founding Christian Montessori school.
- What qualities do you believe are most important in an authentic Montessori guide?
- Are you available to begin employment within the next 30-60 days?
- If you do not hold an AMI credential, are you interested in pursuing accredited Montessori teacher training?
Work Location: In person
