Employment Opportunities
We are seeking a full-time primary (3-6 years old) teacher for the 2026-2027 academic school year. The successful candidate will join a well-established, cohesive and team-oriented school community made up of three primary classrooms, a lower elementary classroom, and a toddler classroom. This position begins August 24, 2026 and includes two weeks of set-up and pre-service training. If you are collaborative, innovative, and deeply committed to nurturing the whole child, please send a cover letter, resume, official transcripts and three written letters of reference to Alica Johnson-Grafe, Head of School, Brixham Montessori Friends School, 18 Brickyard Court, York, ME 03909 or by email, alica@brixhammontessori.org. Thank you!
Education and Training:
AMS/AMI teaching credential at the primary (3-6) level
Bachelor's degree, preferably in education, family studies or environmental studies
Experience or willingness to be trained in: Positive Discipline, Maine Early Learning and Development Standards (MELDS), Wilson Reading Fundations/Orton-Gillingham, Health and Safety, and Nature Connection
Prior Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of lead or co-lead Montessori teaching experience at the primary level (3-6 years)
Teaching outdoors in a traditional or non-traditional setting
Qualifications:
Excellent communication skills
Attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment
Demonstrate initiative, curiosity, and ability to “think outside the box”
High level of comfort with the outdoors
Genuine love of children, families and all things in art, nature and music
Values an inclusive, holistic and community-driven approach to teaching and learning
Role Expectations:
Prepare a high-fidelity indoor Montessori learning environment
Inspire a Montessori-prepared outdoor learning environment
Create a system for daily observations and recordkeeping of skills, learning activities, and developmental milestones
Communicate with parents and staff concerns or observations regarding child development in areas of social emotional, academic, and motor skills
Work collaboratively and in partnership with associate teacher to delegate responsibilities for preparing Montessori learning activities, tone-keeping, and caring for the classroom
Ensure curriculum goals are met in regard to both Montessori teaching and learning standards to include online record-keeping, lesson planning, and conference report writing
Develop a deeply reflective teaching practice that challenges and promotes continuous growth and learning as a teacher and person
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary range: $44,400-$48,000 (37 weeks per year /40 hours per week)
Matching Retirement Contribution: 3% of salary
Health Stipend Contribution: $200/month
Paid Personal and Sick Days: 10 days
Paid Professional and Teacher Work Days: 10 days (5 additional days for new classroom set up)
Professional Development Stipend: $500
60% tuition reduction for full-time employee
Paid AMS membership and state teacher credentialing fees
Maine Child Care Supplemental Salary Bonus
We are currently accepting applications for substitute teachers. If you are interested in learning more about substituting at Brixham, please contact us by completing the form above! Thank you.