Childrens House Primary Lead Guide SY 2025-2026

Shining Stars Montessori Academy Public Charter School is American Montessori Society and Middle States Association accredited from preschool through sixth grade. Our program is centered on the writings and vision of Dr. Maria Montessori providing a directed best practices projectbased and inquiry driven learning environment. The schools guides teachers and staff live the schools mission of providing a quality and authentic Montessori education. We are a community of 200 student learners and staff located in the Brookland neighborhood 1240 Randolph St NE) of Washington DC.

Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS is seeking experienced ECE educators who are Montessori educators for theschool year for our Childrens House learning community or house and ecosystem) . Under the general supervision of the Principal and Montessori Director of Curriculum Instruction & Community Engagement/Coach the Guide/teacher facilitates student academic success and socioemotional growth in a Montessori public charter school.

SSMA offers a unique model that provides a Montessori public education to diverse urban families in the nations capital. Serving children in PK3 through 6th grade SSMA is a community that embraces our parent community supports a staff that is committed to children and promotes peace and reflective learning for all. The guide is also supported by an instructional coach teaching associate (Resident in training/practicum adult learner and/or interventionists Montessori trained classroom assistant and other student support personnel as needed.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• Montessori certification for the appropriate level of instruction is required
• A Bachelors degree.
• A deep commitment to the schools values and being an engaged member of the Montessori community.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A passion for creating an inclusive learning environment.
• A team player and collaborative attitude with a strong desire to contribute to all areas of the schools activities.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• At least three years of teaching experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using data to inform journey mapping to monitor student progress
• Montessori materials.
• Enthusiasm for fully implementing Montessori philosophy in a supportive environment.
• A commitment to building strong connections and engaging with students families.
• A Masters degree.

Shining Stars offers a highly competitive compensation package with salary ranging from $55000 $122000 depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits include Health Insurance (including dental and vision) Flex Compensation Plan ongoing professional development support short and long term disability life insurance tuition remission and paid time off / PTO.

Shining Stars Montessori Academy Public Charter School does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race color religion (creed) gender gender expression age national origin (ancestry) disability marital status sexual orientation or military status in any of its activities or operations. These activities include but are not limited to hiring and firing of staff selection of volunteers and vendors and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff volunteers subcontractors vendors and clients.

Required Experience:

Senior IC