Employment Opportunities


Seeking Lead Montessori Primary Teacher at the Maine Mountain Children’s House in Kingsfield, Maine. The mission of Maine Mountain Children’s House is to provide a supportive and loving Montessori educational experience for young children which fosters respect and responsibility to self, others, and the earth.

The role of the Lead Primary teacher is to set the overall tone of the classroom environment and to oversee the educational progress of each child in the primary classroom based on the Primary Montessori Curriculum using the Montessori method of teaching. The Lead is the main communicator between home and school and amongst the support staff of the Primary classroom. The Primary classroom is the soul of our Montessori program and sets the standard for the rest of our programs.

Job Responsibilities and Expectations:

Schedule:

Monday - Friday during the academic year (August 25 - June 12), from approximately 7:00 - 3:00 daily.*

Wages:

A salary range of $31,000 - $34,000 for the academic year, and an hourly rate of $18 - $20/hr during the summer months (June 30 - August 7, 2025) based on experience and training.

*Summer teaching hours may be available based on the date of hire.

Benefits:

**State sponsored bonus rates will be updated at the beginning of July, which is the start of the State of Maine’s fiscal year.

To Apply, please contact Bethany Mahar, Director of Maine Mountain Children's House, 36 Salem Rd, Kingfield, Maine, 04947, phone: 207 491 2596 or email: director@mainemountainchildrenshouse.org.

Posted 5/21/25


Seeking Extended Day Teacher at the Maine Mountain Children’s House in Kingsfield, Maine. The mission of Maine Mountain Children’s House is to provide a supportive and loving Montessori educational experience for young children which fosters respect and responsibility to self, others, and the earth.

The role of the Extended Day Teacher is to work in tandem with the other Primary teaching staff to meet the needs of the children in your care. Your main responsibility is helping children nap in the afternoons, which entails creating a peaceful, safe, and soothing nap environment for the children who rest there each afternoon. On Friday mornings you will work alongside the Lead teacher as an assistant for the morning work period.

Job Responsibilities and Expectations:

Schedule:

Monday - Thursday 11:00 - 5:00, Fridays 8:00 - 3:00 during the academic year (August 25 - June 12).*

*Summer teaching hours may be available based on hiring date.

Wages:

$16 - $17 per hour, approximately 31 hours per week during the academic year.

Benefits:

**State sponsored bonus rates will be updated at the beginning of July 2025, which is the start of the State of Maine’s fiscal year.

To Apply, please contact Bethany Mahar, Director of Maine Mountain Children's House, 36 Salem Rd, Kingfield, Maine, 04947, phone: 207 491 2596 or email: director@mainemountainchildrenshouse.org.

Posted 5/21/25


Seeking Full-Time, Year-Round Nature Educator for Seeds of Wonder, a nature-based Montessori early childhood program in Kittery, Maine. This position begins on August 25, 2025 and includes one week of set-up and pre-service training. Option to begin June 23 for summer substitute teaching in the Primary class (3-5 year olds) is available and preferred.

Established in 2022 as a partnership between Brixham Montessori Friends School and White Pine Programs in York, ME, Seeds of Wonder’s mission is to nurture each child’s sense of wonder, curiosity, and kinship with the natural world through a collaborative approach to nature-based Montessori education.  Children ages 18 months - 5 years spend equal time indoors and outside year-round. Located within the Kittery Community Center, our program uses the Rogers Park Conservation Area as the setting for our outdoor classrooms.  

If you are collaborative, innovative, and deeply committed to nature-connected learning within a Montessori framework, please send a cover letter and resume to Alison Bell, Executive Director of Seeds of Wonder at alison@seedsofwonder.org 

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Posted 5-21-25


Seeking 1-2 Assistant Montessori Teachers at Highland Pre-School's Libra Montessori Program in Hampden, Maine. This position is a possible job share with 2 shifts: 8:00am-12noon and 11:30am-2:45pm, or one position from 8:00am-2:45pm, Monday-Friday. Pay Scale: $18-$20/hr. Candidates are required to complete all necessary training to be eligible to work in licensed child care centers, as well as within the Montessori classroom. If not yet certified as a Montessori assistant teacher, the candidate(s) must be willing to complete a mandatory 2-day training within a one-year period.

Responsibilities:

We look forward to welcoming dedicated individuals to our team who are passionate about teaching and nurturing young minds in a Montessori setting. Please send a letter of introduction and resume to HighlandHampden@gmail.com.

Posted 4/29/25