Lead Montessori Teacher / Director

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Name of School: Imua Montessori School

About Us
We’re five Montessori parents launching Imua Montessori, a new Montessori-inspired preschool in South Austin. We loved our children’s Montessori experiences and want to make this approach accessible to more families in our community. We’re starting small (10–15 students initially) with plans to grow thoughtfully and sustainably.

The Opportunity
This is a unique founding opportunity for an experienced Montessori educator. You’ll be our lead teacher AND operational director as we launch. You'll have significant autonomy to shape our school’s culture, curriculum, and daily operations while working with a small, intimate group of students.

What You'll Do
Teaching Responsibilities:

  • Lead a mixed-age Montessori classroom (initially 10–15 children, ages 3–6)

  • Create and maintain a prepared Montessori environment

  • Observe and guide children according to Montessori principles

  • Maintain student records and developmental assessments

  • Communicate regularly with families about their child's progress

Director Responsibilities:

  • Manage day-to-day school operations and oversee school policies and procedures

  • Ensure compliance with Texas childcare licensing requirements

What We're Looking For

Required:

  • Montessori training (AMI/AMS certified or equivalent)

  • Minimum 3 years teaching experience in Montessori or early childhood education

  • Director qualifications for Texas childcare centers (or ability to obtain quickly)

  • Strong communication skills with parents and children

  • Ability to work independently and make sound decisions

Ideal:

  • Experience in startup or entrepreneurial environments

  • Comfortable with building systems and processes from scratch

  • Passionate about Montessori philosophy and making it accessible

  • Flexibility and adaptability as we grow

  • Leadership experience

What We Offer

Compensation:

  • Salary: $65,000–$70,000 annually (commensurate with experience with top of range for highly experienced candidates)

  • Time Off: Paid holidays and scheduled breaks during the school year, aligned with the Austin ISD calendar

  • Summer programming, with a limited paid closure for planning and preparation

  • Paid sick leave provided annually

Work Environment:

  • Small class size (10–15 students maximum initially)

  • Real autonomy to shape the school's approach and culture

  • Supportive founders who are invested parents

  • Opportunity to build something meaningful from the ground up

Note: We're a startup and cannot offer health insurance or retirement benefits at this time, which is reflected in our above-market base salary. As we grow, we're committed to adding comprehensive benefits.

About the School

  • Name: Imua Montessori

  • Location: South Austin, Texas (specific location to be determined)

  • Philosophy: Montessori-inspired approach emphasizing child-led learning, independence, and respect for each child's developmental pace

  • Size: Starting with 10–15 students in a mixed-age (3–6 years) classroom

Timeline

  • Position Start Date: Summer 2026

  • School Opening: Fall 2026

  • Pre-Opening Work: You’ll work with us over the summer to set up the classroom, develop policies, and prepare for opening

Compensation: $65,000–$70,000 annually

Start Date: Summer 2026

How to Apply: Please send résumé/CV highlighting your Montessori training and teaching experience to imuamontessori@gmail.com. Application Deadline: 04/15/2026.

Contact Information: imuamontessori@gmail.com

Imua Montessori is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.