Montessori Children’s Academy · Prescott, Arizona
Now Hiring
One person, one dual role: guide our Primary classroom through the morning work cycle, then step into the Assistant Director seat and help a growing Montessori school run well.
- AMI training strongly preferred
- Primary, ages 3 to 6
- Teaching plus leadership
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The position
Two Halves of One Job
This suits an experienced Montessori professional who loves being with children but is ready for more responsibility than a classroom alone can offer.
Primary Montessori Teacher
An authentic, multi-age Primary environment serving children roughly 3 to 6 years old.
- Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly Montessori environment
- Give individual and small-group presentations
- Protect the uninterrupted work cycle
- Guide Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics and Cultural work
- Observe children and follow their individual development
- Model Grace & Courtesy and respectful communication
- Support independence, concentration and problem-solving
- Communicate professionally with families
- Maintain materials and classroom organization
A leadership and administrative role, working closely alongside the Director.
- Support daily school operations
- Assist with staff communication, scheduling and classroom coverage
- Help maintain enrollment and student records
- Handle parent inquiries and coordinate tours and follow-up
- Support school events and community outreach
- Help ensure policies and procedures are followed
- Support licensing and administrative paperwork
- Assist with staff onboarding and training
- Step in to resolve day-to-day operational issues
Requirements: a Fingerprint Clearance Card is required. AMI Montessori training is strongly preferred; AMS or other MACTE-accredited primary training is also welcome. Previous Montessori classroom experience and school leadership experience are both a plus.
Who we are looking for
Montessori-Minded, and Organized With It
The rare combination this role needs: someone who is genuinely at home in a Primary classroom and equally comfortable keeping a school running.
Committed to the method
Genuinely passionate about early childhood and committed to authentic Montessori principles, not a loose interpretation of them.
Warm and patient
Respectful with children, calm under pressure, and able to hold a nurturing classroom community together through a full morning.
Organized and dependable
Comfortable taking initiative, balancing classroom work with administrative duties, and jumping in wherever the school needs you.
A strong communicator
Professional and personable with families, clear with colleagues, and a real team player as the school grows.
Association Montessori Internationale
You Will Not Have to Argue for the Method Here
Our classrooms are founded on the principles within the AMI training model, created by Dr. Maria Montessori so that Montessori practice would stay consistent worldwide.
That means no diluted schedule and no explaining for the tenth time why the work cycle cannot be interrupted. And in the afternoon, you will be helping shape how a young school protects that standard as it grows.
From our community
What It Is Like Here
Kristina is one of the warmest people I have met and it shows through her passion of Montessori learning. She is so patient and kind and the classrooms are beautiful and the kids just love all the puzzles and child-led activities!
The classroom is bright, inviting, and thoughtfully organized, allowing children to explore and learn at their own pace. The teachers are attentive and nurturing, fostering a sense of independence while providing support when needed.
Where you would be working
In the Heart of Prescott
Montessori Children’s Academy of Prescott
630 Park Avenue Unit A
Prescott, AZ 86303
Just east of downtown Prescott, a short drive from Gurley Street, with an outdoor garden space shaded by the pines.
- Position
- Primary Teacher & Assistant Director
- Structure
- Classroom mornings, admin afternoons
- Ages
- Primary, 3 to 6 years
- Training
- AMI strongly preferred
- Required
- Fingerprint Clearance Card
Good to know
Questions Candidates Ask Us
Which Montessori training do you accept?
AMI primary training is strongly preferred. AMS and other MACTE-accredited primary training is also welcome, and we will talk through how you work in practice. Prior Montessori classroom experience and any school leadership experience are both a plus.
Do I need a Fingerprint Clearance Card already?
A valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card is required for the role. If yours is already current, say so in your application. If it is in progress, tell us where you are with it.
How does the day actually split?
Mornings belong to the classroom and the work cycle. Afternoons shift to the Assistant Director side, working alongside the Director on operations, families, staffing and enrollment.
I am strong in the classroom but new to admin. Should I apply?
Yes. We would rather meet an excellent Montessori guide who is ready to grow into the leadership half than pass on the right person. Tell us which part you are more confident in.
What happens after I apply?
We review your application and resume, and if it looks like a fit we will arrange a conversation. From there we invite you to spend time in the classroom, because watching a room together tells both of us far more than an interview does.
Teach, Lead, and Grow With Us
If you want a role where you can do all three in a young Montessori school, we would love to hear from you.