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Founding Montessori Teacher
IMAGO Montessori Academy - Colorado Springs, Colorado

Build More Than a Classroom. Help Build a Legacy.

IMAGO Montessori Academy is seeking a passionate, mission-driven, and dedicated Founding Montessori Teacher to join our growing team in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

We are a faith-based Christian Montessori school committed to providing children with an authentic Montessori education while nurturing their spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development in a Christ-centered environment.

Whether you are an experienced Montessori educator, currently pursuing Montessori training, or an exceptional early childhood educator interested in authentic Montessori education, we would love to hear from you.

 Who We Are

IMAGO Montessori Academy is part of Christ Living Foundation, a faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to education, leadership development, ministry, and community impact.

As a founding member of our school, you will help establish a Montessori community built upon excellence, integrity, service, and Christian values.

 We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Loves working with young children.
• Is passionate about child development and joyful learning.
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, humility, and a servant’s heart.
• Desires to grow professionally within authentic Montessori education.
• Supports the mission and values of a faith-based Christian Montessori school.
• Enjoys collaborating with families and fellow educators.
• Is excited to help build a new school through community outreach, enrollment events, marketing, advertising, and social media initiatives.

Previous Montessori experience is welcomed but not required for exceptional candidates.

 Responsibilities

• Prepare and lead a peaceful, engaging, child-centered classroom.
• Foster each child’s independence, confidence, curiosity, and love of learning.
• Present Christian lessons and values within the authentic Montessori environment. Training in IMAGO’s Christian Montessori curriculum, informed by Dr. Maria Montessori’s writings on the spiritual formation of the child, will be provided.
• Build meaningful relationships with children and families.
• Participate in parent education events, open houses, and enrollment activities.
• Assist with social media campaigns, marketing initiatives, advertising efforts, and community outreach to help establish and grow IMAGO Montessori Academy.
• Collaborate with school leadership to help shape the culture and vision of our founding school.

 Why Join IMAGO?

• Become a Founding Teacher and help build a new Montessori school from the ground up.
• AMI Montessori training and professional mentoring will be provided for qualified candidates who demonstrate commitment and potential.
• Opportunities for future leadership, mentoring, and administrative growth.
• Ongoing professional development and continuing education.
• Montessori training sponsorship or tuition reimbursement may be considered for exceptional candidates.
• Visa sponsorship may be considered for exceptional candidates, subject to qualifications and organizational needs.
• Be part of a growing organization with future campuses planned in North Carolina and Florida.
• Work alongside educators who believe teaching is both a profession and a calling.

 Qualifications

Preferred:

• Montessori credential, or
• Currently enrolled in a Montessori teacher education program.

Exceptional candidates with strong early childhood experience and a desire to complete AMI Montessori training are encouraged to apply.

 Location

Colorado Springs, Colorado

 Compensation & Benefits: 

• Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with education, experience, Montessori credentials, and overall qualifications.
• Visa sponsorship maybe considered for exceptional candidates, subject to qualifications and organizational needs.

 How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@imagomontessori.com.

Current Montessori trainees, recent graduates, experienced Montessori educators, early childhood professionals, and individuals who feel called to Christian Montessori education are warmly encouraged to apply.

Founding Montessori Teacher
IMAGO Montessori Academy - Durham, North Carolina

 Help Build Our Durham Campus from the Ground Up

IMAGO Montessori Academy is seeking a passionate, mission-driven, and entrepreneurial Founding Montessori Teacher to help establish our future faith-based Christian Montessori school in Durham, North Carolina.

This is a unique opportunity to join our school during its earliest stages and play a significant role in shaping its culture, classroom environment, educational excellence, and long-term vision. We are looking for someone who desires not only to teach, but also to help build a thriving Montessori community that will serve children and families for generations to come.

IMAGO Montessori Academy is part of Christ Living Foundation, a faith-based nonprofit organization committed to transforming lives through education, leadership development, ministry, and community service.

 Position Overview

This position will begin in a temporary capacity during the planning, development, enrollment, and launch phase of our Durham campus, with the intention of transitioning into a permanent full-time teaching and leadership position as the school opens and grows.

This role is ideal for an educator who enjoys building new programs, embracing innovation, and contributing to something meaningful from the very beginning.

 Collaboration & Mentorship

Our School Coordinator will initially provide leadership, mentorship, and planning support remotely from overseas while completing existing commitments. She is expected to relocate to Durham, North Carolina, in the coming months and transition into an on-site leadership role.

The Founding Montessori Teacher will work closely with the School Coordinator to:

• Establish classroom systems and procedures.
• Prepare the Montessori learning environment.
• Shape the school’s culture and educational philosophy.
• Support enrollment and community outreach.
• Build strong relationships with children and families.
• Help create a joyful, authentic Christian Montessori community.

 Who We Are Looking For

We welcome applicants who:

• Love working with young children.
• Are passionate about child development and joyful learning.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, humility, initiative, and a servant’s heart.
• Support the mission and values of a faith-based Christian Montessori school.
• Enjoy working collaboratively and helping build new programs.
• Are excited to participate in parent engagement, community outreach, social media, marketing, advertising, and enrollment initiatives.

Previous Montessori experience is welcomed but not required for exceptional candidates with strong early childhood experience and a desire to learn authentic Montessori education.

 Key Responsibilities

• Help establish the culture and vision of IMAGO Montessori Academy.
• Prepare and lead a peaceful, engaging, child-centered classroom.
• Foster children’s independence, curiosity, confidence, and love of learning.
• Present Christian lessons and values within the authentic Montessori environment. Training in IMAGO’s Christian Montessori curriculum, informed by Dr. Maria Montessori’s writings on the spiritual formation of the child, will be provided.
• Collaborate closely with the School Coordinator during the planning and launch phases.
• Build meaningful relationships with children and families.
• Participate in parent education events, school tours, open houses, and enrollment activities.
• Assist with social media campaigns, marketing initiatives, advertising, and community outreach to help establish and grow IMAGO Montessori Academy in Durham.
• Contribute ideas, creativity, and leadership as a founding member of the school.

 Why Join IMAGO?

As one of our Founding Teachers, you will have the opportunity to:

• Help establish a new Christian Montessori school from the ground up.
• Shape the culture, traditions, and educational excellence of a growing organization.
• Work closely with school leadership to build a lasting Montessori community.
• Receive AMI Montessori training and professional mentoring, provided for qualified candidates committed to authentic Montessori education.
• Receive ongoing professional development and continuing education.
• Grow into future leadership, mentoring, administrative, and campus leadership opportunities as our organization expands.
• Become part of Christ Living Foundation, a faith-based nonprofit organization committed to educational excellence, leadership development, ministry, and community service.
• Help launch future IMAGO Montessori Academy campuses throughout the United States.
• Montessori training sponsorship or tuition reimbursement may be considered for exceptional candidates.
• Visa sponsorship may be considered for exceptional candidates, subject to qualifications, organizational needs, and applicable immigration requirements.

 Qualifications

Preferred:

• Montessori credential
• Or, currently enrolled in a Montessori teacher education program.

Exceptional early childhood educators with a passion for Montessori education and a willingness to complete AMI Montessori training are warmly encouraged to apply.

 Location

Durham, North Carolina

 Compensation 

• Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with education, experience, Montessori credentials, and overall qualifications.
• Visa sponsorship may be considered for exceptional candidates subject to qualifications, organizational needs, and applicable immigration requirements.

 How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@imagomontessori.com.

 We welcome applications from current Montessori trainees, recent graduates, experienced Montessori educators, early childhood professionals, and individuals who feel called to Christian Montessori education. If you are excited by the opportunity to help build a school from its very beginning while serving children and families through authentic Montessori education and Christian values, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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