Become an employee at MMS!
At Milwaukee Montessori School, we build extraordinary academic foundations based on our students’ intrinsic motivations and natural interests, while maintaining a balance between tradition and innovation.
School is never boring for our students, and it’s never boring for us! While we offer many of the benefits you might find at other schools, we provide so much more for your personal and professional development: a purposeful, positive, and stimulating work environment and well-trained, experienced, and supportive faculty and administrators working together as we educate youngsters to become an informed, committed, and difference-making generation.
We seek creative people who know how to ask great questions, who have excellent technical skills, and who enjoy team sports! We encourage anyone who has a desire to teach, along with a solid undergraduate degree in an academic major such as mathematics, chemistry, history, biology, world literature, or technology, to apply.
Career Opportunities
Montessori Upper Elementary Math Teacher
Milwaukee Montessori School is seeking a dedicated and passionate
Upper Elementary Math Teacher to join our community and guide students in grades 4–6. This role requires a strong foundation in mathematics and a commitment to creating a student-centered, engaging, and consistent learning environment that aligns with Montessori principles.
This salaried position is full-time. Teachers are expected to report from the hours of 7:45 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Key Responsibilities:
- Math Instruction: Provide dynamic, developmentally appropriate math lessons that meet the needs of diverse learners and cultivate a deep understanding of mathematical concepts. Willingness to explore pedagogical methods for best instruction.
- Learning Environment: Create and maintain a prepared environment that supports independence, focus, and curiosity in accordance with Montessori philosophy.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other faculty members to ensure curriculum alignment, smooth transitions across grade levels, and integrated learning experiences.
- Assessment & Growth: Observe, assess, and document student progress, providing meaningful feedback to students and families while using assessment data to guide instruction.
- Professional Growth: Actively engage in ongoing professional development, seeking to expand pedagogical knowledge and deepen expertise in both mathematics and Montessori education.
- Community Engagement: Partner with families, colleagues, and administrators to foster a supportive, respectful, and collaborative school culture. Play an integral role in shaping the community through respect, mentoring, and a strong desire to engage in activities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Mathematics, or a related field required.
- Demonstrated expertise and passion for teaching mathematics at the upper elementary level.
- Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to create a structured yet adaptable classroom environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative spirit.
- Commitment to continuous professional growth and a love for lifelong learning.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a current resume, cover letter, and references through the link below. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Montessori Toddler and Childcare Teacher
Milwaukee Montessori School, has an immediate opening for a dedicated and experienced toddler/childcare teacher for a full-time, year-round position. Children range in age from eighteen months to six years old. This full-time position requires someone with a passion for early childhood education and the ability to work seamlessly within a team.
This position is a full-time, year-round position. Shifts are 7-8 hours long, between 6:45am - 6 pm, and remain stable each week.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Working collaboratively to design and continuously improve the toddler and childcare programs in alignment with our learning objectives.
- Creating and maintaining a prepared environment that is well-ordered, clean, and inviting, encourages student exploration and growth, and facilitates each student’s growing concentration and independence.
- Follow and enforce school standards and procedures.
- Observing each child’s individual progress to plan future learning activities that are developmentally appropriate for each student.
- Investing in the whole child. You understand that meeting the emotional needs of each student is a primary task of the Montessori educator with a proven understanding of and sensitivity to the developmental attributes of the Toddler (18 months - 3 years) and Children’s House (3K-5K) student.
Strong Candidates will have:
- The position does not require prior experience but it is helpful. This position requires a willingness to learn, the ability to accept all feedback and implement suggestions as prescribed
- Understand the value of punctuality, pulling one's weight in a team environment, getting along with colleagues, and a detailed eye for order and cleanliness.
- Desire to collaborate and contribute to a progressive school environment
- Excellent verbal communication skills and emotional control are required for a bustling environment
- Must be able to lift at least fifty pounds
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Milwaukee Montessori School (MMS), its Board and employees, will not discriminate against any employee, applicant, student, or their families because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, ancestry, pregnancy, marital or parental status, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by federal or state law. This provision shall include but not be limited to the following: admissions, programs, activities, services, employment, upgrading, demotions or transfer; recruitment or other compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. MMS further agrees to take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities.
