Lower Elementary Teacher

Wellan Montessori School·Newton, Massachusetts

$45,000 - $75,000/yrFull Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago

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Lower Elementary Teacher · $45,000 - $75,000/yr

How this role compares

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-10% vs. median posted salary for classroom teacher roles in Newton, Massachusetts ($50,000)

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About the role

Pay for this role is about 10% below the Newton, Massachusetts median for classroom teacher roles.

The teacher oversees all aspects of classroom operation, including planning and implementing curriculum for children ages 6-9. They are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, orderly, and challenging learning environment while collaborating with co-teachers and families.

Position Overview

Wellan Montessori School is seeking an experienced Lower Elementary Teacher (ages 6-9) for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a full time position beginning August 27, 2026. The Lower Elementary teacher oversees all aspects of classroom operation, including planning/implementing curriculum and communicating regularly with families, while working with co-teachers and Assistant Teachers to ensure classroom standards are met consistently. The Lower Elementary Teacher must excel at preparing the classroom environment, taking responsibility for creating and maintaining an orderly, safe, and appropriately challenging learning environment for students. The successful candidate will be well organized and flexible; have strong classroom management skills; have strong verbal and written communication skills; be able to function in a cooperative teaching environment; and be able to collaborate with other educators in our community to create an environment where children learn, socialize, explore, and grow together.

Position Details

Full Time 40 hours per week, with attendance at staff meetings and occasional night and weekend events outside of regular hours required. Regular Hours: Monday Friday, 7:30am to 3:30pm.

Salary Range

$45,000-$75,000 Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or beyond in related field. Montessori certification for ages 6-9 or in training / willingness to undertake training. Massachusetts Educator License for Grades 1-3. Experience working in a Montessori classroom.

Benefits

Wellan seeks to provide competitive salaries and benefits to all employees. This position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. The position also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: health insurance; dental; vision; healthcare / dependent care / transportation flexible spending accounts; paid family medical leave; short and long term disability; life insurance; 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching; and paid holidays, sick time and personal time. In addition, Wellan offers to all full-time staff a tuition remission benefit for children enrolled at the school; a technology grant; an annual professional development budget; and the opportunity to apply for additional professional development funds to support international travel and other significant educational opportunities. About Wellan: Wellan Montessori School is an independent, coeducational school of approximately 300 students, age 15 months to grade 8, located in Newton Centre, MA. More information about Wellan can be found at www.wellan.org. Wellan Montessori School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, military service, application for military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal or Massachusetts law. The School will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. The School's equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the School's non-discrimination policies, including its Title IX policy: Name: Joseph Jolly Title: CFO / COO, Director of HR and Legal Affairs Office Address: Wellan Montessori School, 80 Crescent Avenue, Newton Centre, MA 02459 Telephone Number: 617-969-4488 ext. 3 Email Address: joe.jolly@wellan.org For assistance related to Title IX or other civil rights laws, please contact OCR at OCR@ed.gov or 800-421-3481, TDD 800-877-8339.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree, a Massachusetts Educator License for Grades 1-3, and have experience in a Montessori classroom. Montessori certification for ages 6-9 is required, or the candidate must be willing to undergo training.

bachelor degree
professional certificate
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Collaboration
Classroom Management
Classroom Organization
Student Assessment
Curriculum Planning
Montessori Pedagogy

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $45,000 - $75,000/yr
Location: Newton, Massachusetts
Posted: Jul 12, 2026
Application: Employer website

Classroom teacher roles in Massachusetts

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