Guided by the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori Brooklyn Heights Montessori School is a diverse community committed to educational excellence serving students in preschool through grade eight. At our center is respect for the individual childs development and potential. Our carefully designed environment encourages the students natural curiosity. We inspire a love of independent learning and foster critical thinking by engaging students in a challenging and meaningful curriculum. By encouraging personal responsibility leadership and respect for self and others we teach children to be thoughtful and confident citizens of the school and the world.

Upper Elementary Associate Teacher

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

Start Date: Late August 2026

Reports to: Head of Elementary Programs

Brief Description: The Upper Elementary Associate Teacher is a full-time ten-month position. The Upper Elementary Associate Teacher will work in conjunction with the Head of Elementary Programs the Lower Elementary teaching team the Learning Support Team the Assistant Head of School and the Head of School to educate Lower 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 partner with the lead teacher in developing a warm safe and caring environment in which children may grow and flourish socially emotionally physically and cognitively.

Responsibilities:

• Provide a high standard of care and teaching to students during school hours including vigilance around both safety and learning
• Prepare lessons in collaboration with their Upper Elementary teaching partner and the Upper Elementary Team in the designated subject areas in accordance with the curriculum of Brooklyn Heights Montessori School its mission and Montessori philosophy
• Prepare update and share weekly lesson plans with Head of Elementary Programs and teaching partner
• Develop review and update curriculum and curriculum maps as needed in conjunction with their Upper Elementary teaching partner Upper Elementary Team Head of Elementary Programs and Assistant Head of School
• Prepare annual statement of goals and objectives for professional development and evaluation
• Be available during school hours to advise parents
• Be in attendance at school in accordance with the times set forth in the letter of agreement
• Be an Advisor to a designated group of students
• Maintain a prepared environment in the classroom and other areas used for instruction
• Maintain student records with regard to attendance achievement and report-writing
• Prepare reports for parents 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
• Participate in regularly scheduled day and overnight trips with students
• Attend and participate in various evening meetings such as Back-to-School Night Parent Education and Community events
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled program-level faculty and faculty and staff meetings
• Establish and maintain a positive and professional relationship with students parents and other teachers and school personnel
• Comply with the established policies and procedures of Brooklyn Heights Montessori School as stated in the Faculty & Staff Handbook
• Model as fully as possible the values in the Brooklyn Heights Montessori School Mission Statement Diversity Statement and Community Norms
• Perform various reasonable tasks from time to time as requested by the Head of Elementary Programs the Assistant Head of School or Head of School

Requirements:

• Degree in Education - BA (BA in Education Preferred)
• Minimum of two years teaching experience (Montessori preferred)
• Montessori Credentials preferred
• Strong work ethic and sense of humor

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity social justice and 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.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
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Brooklyn Heights Montessori School in compliance with New York City Administrative Code 21-119 (derived from Local Law 60/1984) and section 424-a of the New York State Social Services Law will require all employees to submit to a criminal background check fingerprinting and a records search of the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment for the existence of reports of child abuse and maltreatment.

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.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity social justice and 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.