Careers
We offer a supportive, friendly teaching environment and are happy to talk with applicants for full-time and part-time Certified Montessori Teachers and Classroom Assistants for the following age groups:
- Pre-Primary (2-3 Yrs.)
- Primary (3-6 Yrs.)
- Lower Elementary (Grades 1-3)
- Upper Elementary (Grades 4-5)
- Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Teaching at Turtle River Montessori is a wonderful opportunity to promote children’s learning and the growth of the “whole” child using authentic Montessori methods. Providing an alternative to traditional education, Montessori classrooms are recognized around the world as a dynamic medium, in which the teacher may grow as a contributing member, fostering the potential of young minds, contributing to families and society, and utilizing a wide breadth of hands-on methods in and out of the classroom environment. Turtle River Montessori has an excellent benefits program and competitive pay, in an outstanding setting and friendly working environment. Please contact us today!
OUR TEACHERS KNOW THEY MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Teacher Qualifications
A Montessori Lead Teacher has a Bachelor’s degree and Montessori teaching credentials. AMS certification involves both academic work (courses at an AMS teacher education center) and an internship at an AMS affiliated school. After successfully completing the academic phase and a year of internship, you can become a Lead Teacher.
Teacher’s Assistants are required to have a minimum of high school diploma and are personality suited to guiding children in the Montessori style.
It is our policy to hire and promote without regard to race, creed, color, sex, national origin, or mental or physical handicap, unrelated to job performance.
Currently Seeking:
Toddler (18 months) and Primary (3 yrs – 6 yrs) Teachers
Elementary Teachers
Turtle River is always looking to add talented and dedicated teachers to our staff. Please feel free to apply, see below:
For additional information, or to learn about current opportunities, please contact us at: (561) 745-1995 or send your resume to our Executive Director, Lisa Cuomo, by email at contactus@turtlerivermontessori.com with the completed application form listed below.