Northstar Preschools

Manages network of early childhood centers.

Lead Montessori Teacher & Coach

Early Childhood EducationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSpring, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Montessori certification from AMI or AMS is strongly preferred, though significant Montessori classroom experience may be considered.
Have 3–5+ years of lead teaching experience in a Montessori setting.
Have experience mentoring or coaching other educators.
Have strong communication skills and the ability to give and receive feedback with grace.
Be CPR/First Aid certified or willing to obtain certification upon hire.
Pass a background check and meet state licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

Prepare and steward an authentic Montessori environment for children ages 3–6.
Deliver individualized lessons, track developmental progress, and guide each child’s learning journey.
Build strong partnerships with families through warm, consistent communication.
Maintain a community of grace, courtesy, and mutual respect.
Follow all school policies, safety procedures, and licensing requirements.
Observe classrooms and provide reflective, growth-oriented feedback to teachers.
Model Montessori lessons and support teachers in deepening their practice.
Lead coaching conversations on curriculum, materials, and environment design.
Support onboarding of new staff and contribute to school-wide professional development.

Desired Qualifications

Montessori certification from AMI or AMS.

About This Role: This is a dual role for a seasoned Montessori educator. You’ll spend 70% of your time as a Lead Teacher in a primary, mixed-age Montessori classroom, and 25–30% as a Montessori Curriculum Coach — supporting and developing teachers across our program.

About Us

Northstar Montessori at Spring Cypress fosters academic, social, and developmental growth in a safe and loving environment. We are passionate about Montessori practice and the educators who bring it to life every day.

What You’ll Do

Classroom (70-75%) — Lead Teacher, Primary Mixed-Age

Prepare and steward an authentic Montessori environment for children ages 3–6
Deliver individualized lessons, track developmental progress, and guide each child’s learning journey
Build strong partnerships with families through warm, consistent communication
Maintain a community of grace, courtesy, and mutual respect
Follow all school policies, safety procedures, and licensing requirements

Coaching (25–30%) — Montessori Curriculum Coach

Observe classrooms and provide reflective, growth-oriented feedback to teachers
Model Montessori lessons and support teachers in deepening their practice
Lead coaching conversations on curriculum, materials, and environment design
Support onboarding of new staff and contribute to school-wide professional development

Qualifications

Montessori certification (AMI or AMS) strongly preferred; significant Montessori classroom experience considered
3–5+ years of lead teaching experience in a Montessori setting
Experience mentoring or coaching other educators
Strong communication skills and ability to give and receive feedback with grace
CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to obtain upon hire)
Must pass background check and meet state licensing requirements

Benefits

Competitive pay based on Montessori experience and coaching scope
Paid time off and holiday pay
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Benefits
Professional development and Montessori-specific training
Tuition discounts for staff children

Equal Opportunity Employer: Northstar Preschools is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

About the Company

Northstar Preschools

Manages network of early childhood centers.

Northstar Preschools operates a network of early childhood education centers in Texas and Utah, offering infant care through after-school programs for children from six weeks to nine years old. Their tuition-based model funds programs that combine structured teaching with child-centered, play-based learning, using the Learning Beyond Paper curriculum and enrichment options like Sign Language, Martial Arts, Cooking, Spanish, and STEM activities; real-time parent updates are provided through the Procare Connection app. The company differentiates itself through selective acquisitions of existing facilities, rebranding to maintain a consistent educational approach, small class sizes, and environments that include outdoor nature spaces and hands-on learning. Northstar’s goal is to deliver quality childcare and early academic readiness while growing its network and brand.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Not listed
Founded: Not listed

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