Head Teacher – Sprouts Montessori (Primary Classroom | Ages 3-6) Blackrock

Sprouts Montessori is seeking a warm, nurturing, and ambitious Head Teacher to join our small private Montessori Primary school community. We are looking for someone who is passionate about early childhood education and creating a peaceful learning environment where children can grow, explore, and thrive.

We are a Montessori Primary program for ages 3–6, offering a calm and engaging classroom with mixed-age preschool and kindergarten children. Our environment supports independence, creativity, and a love for learning through hands-on experiences and respect for the child.

1. Lead & guide the classroom environment using Montessori principles — preparing materials, maintaining order and beauty, and fostering independence in children.
2. Observe, assess, and support each child’s development, ensuring individualized learning paths and documenting progress.
3. Present Montessori lessons and activities in Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, and Cultural areas, based on readiness and interest.
4. Model gentle, respectful communication and classroom management, nurturing a calm, peaceful environment rooted in grace & courtesy.
5. Collaborate with school leadership and families, communicate regularly about progress, and support community events and school culture.

Requirements (any of the following):

• Head Teacher Certificate from the Office of Early Childhood – preferred

• OR Early Childhood Education Degree

• OR 12 ECE credits with classroom experience

• Passionate about teaching and child development

• Warm, gentle, patient, and nurturing

• Enjoys working in a small school community

• Montessori training or certification preferred

• Early Childhood/ Education college students welcome to apply.

• Background in Montessori education, training, or certifications (AMI/AMS or equivalent)

• Experience working in a mixed-age classroom (ages 3–6)

• Comfort preparing and rotating Montessori materials to support developmental needs

• Strong classroom observation skills and ability to follow the child’s interests

• Familiarity with child-led, respectful discipline approaches

• Creativity in planning enrichment activities (art, nature, cultural studies)

• Ability to communicate warmly and professionally with families

• Passion for outdoor learning and nature-based play

• Interest in continuing professional development in Montessori & early childhood fields

• Competitive pay

• Paid vacation & holidays

• Supportive, warm school culture

• Work-life balance valued and respected