[Hiring] Certified Montessori Elementary Teacher @Summit Management Consulting

Role Description

Uplift Michigan Online School is seeking a passionate and dedicated Certified Montessori Elementary Teacher to lead our innovative K-2 program. As Michigan’s first online public Montessori school, we bring authentic Montessori learning into the home through a tuition-free, nationally accredited model. You will be responsible for guiding students through hands-on exploration and self-directed learning in a virtual "prepared environment".

Key Responsibilities

• Instructional Leadership: Lead high-quality Montessori instruction for a multi-age (K-2) virtual classroom.
• Student Guidance: Present lessons, observe individual student progress, and guide next steps based on student readiness rather than a fixed schedule.
• Virtual Classroom Management: Structure a virtual environment that supports independence and focused exploration during daily work cycles.
• Live Engagement: Facilitate regular teacher connections, live lessons with peers, and interactive group activities.
• Parent Partnership: Act as a primary resource for parents (Learning Coaches), guiding them on how to support routines and observational processes at home without requiring them to lead instruction.
• Progress Monitoring: Monitor and track student mastery through regular check-ins and the use of digital tools and Learning Management Systems (LMS).

Qualifications

• Certification: Ideal candidate holds a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate and a Montessori Certification (elementary level).
• Technical Proficiency: Comfort using digital tools, Learning Management Systems, and web-conferencing software to deliver instruction.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to maintain daily contact with families and respond to communications within 24 business hours.
• Mindset: A deep commitment to inclusivity, empathy, and the Montessori philosophy of "learning by doing".

Program Highlights

• Tuition-Free & Public: We remove the financial barriers to high-quality Montessori education.
• Hands-On Learning: Students receive physical Montessori materials at home, ensuring learning remains tangible and engaging despite the online format.
• Accredited & Supported: Join a nationally accredited program with a dedicated support team, including advisors and technology specialists.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available.
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• 401K and Roth
• PTO
• And more!