Montessori Teacher

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Montessori Teacher & Team Lead Location: KMK Higher Secondary & Montessori School, Karaikal Job Type: Full-Time Experience: Minimum 3 years in a Montessori environment (Team-leading experience preferred) Salary: Competitive and based on experience Benefits: Free accommodation, food allowance, EPF & ESI as per norms Job Summary KMK Higher Secondary & Montessori School is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Montessori Teacher to lead our early childhood team. The ideal candidate should not only be proficient in Montessori methodology but also capable of mentoring, training, and guiding junior teachers to maintain a consistent, high-quality learning environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the Montessori teaching team with clear communication and professional guidance. Train and mentor assistant/junior Montessori teachers. Ensure adherence to Montessori standards in lesson planning and classroom setup. Create a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment. Maintain strong communication with parents and school leadership. Support the academic coordinator and management in curriculum planning and review. Organize periodic internal training, demo classes, and workshops for the team. Requirements Montessori Diploma/Certification (AMI/NAMC or equivalent). Minimum 3 years of teaching experience in a Montessori setup. Prior experience in mentoring or leading a teaching team is a plus. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills. Passionate about child development and Montessori philosophy. Comfortable working in a structured school system and reporting to leadership. What We Offer A supportive and growing institution with modern infrastructure. Collaborative work culture and opportunity to influence academic practices. Well-equipped Montessori classrooms and teacher resources. Free accommodation and food allowance for eligible outstation candidates. EPF & ESI benefits as per statutory norms. Opportunities for professional growth and leadership. To Apply: Email your resume and a brief cover letter to mathu@kmkschool.org Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher Pay: ₹11,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month Benefits: Food provided Health insurance Provident Fund Schedule: Day shift Ability to commute/relocate: karaikal, Puducherry: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required) Language: English (Required) Work Location: In person Expected Start Date: 21/05/2025