Founded in 1969, The Montessori Academy (TMA) is an ISACS and AMS accredited private school serving more than 200 children annually from age 18 months through grade 8 in Mishawaka, Indiana. Classes at The Montessori Academy are prepared according to the developmental characteristics of each age level. True of all employees at The Montessori Academy, our teachers guide their students in accordance with Montessori philosophy and the mission of The Montessori Academy.
The Montessori Academy's goal is mutual trust and friendly regard among all. As adults we model appropriate behavior, attitudes and feelings. Employees are expected to follow TMA's guiding principles, policies and procedures.
Listed below are current employment opportunities with instructions regarding how to apply. If you'd like to substitute teach or volunteer, please contact the front office.
HEAD OF SCHOOL
The Montessori Academy Edison Lakes (https://www.tmael.org/) is a dual AMS/ISACS accredited Montessori school operating for more than 50 years educating children from toddler - eighth grade headquartered in Mishawaka, IN. Our mission is to educate lifelong learners in a warm and welcoming community that fosters rigorous self-motivated growth for children and adolescents in all areas of development.
We are looking for a head of school who is committed to Montessori methods and philosophy to lead and grow the school. The Head of School is responsible for the management and day-to-day operations of The Montessori Academy Edison Lakes and ensures adherence to the highest quality of Montessori academic and operational standards.
One highlight is the Montessori Classroom (located within the South Bend Center for The Homeless Early Child Intervention Center (ECIC), a partnership between The Center and The Montessori Academy since 1994. Jr. High Students participate and assist the center and classroom weekly, and the school sponsors an annual 5K run to benefit the center.
We offer a competitive salary package; benefits include:
Health insurance
Retirement
Paid time off
Tuition discounts
Qualifications:
Interested applicants should send a curriculum vitae, cover letter and names of three professional references to [email protected].
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEAD TEACHER
We are interviewing Montessori teachers who will teach in a 3 to 6-year-old classroom starting in the 24-25 school year.
The Montessori Academy Edison Lakes of Mishawaka, Indiana is a private, not-for-profit school serving students from 1.5-14 years old, and is seeking an energetic, credentialed, and collaborative educator who has a passion for learning along with their students. The teacher is responsible for nurturing a classroom environment conducive to students' growth and development in realizing their fullest potential.
The Montessori Academy Edison Lakes is dually accredited and will soon be celebrating its 55th year of existence. With a population of approximately 240 students, TMA is one of the first schools in the country to be accredited by the American Montessori Society. Mishawaka is located in the north central part of Indiana which is home to the University of Notre Dame. It is 90 miles east of Chicago, Illinois and a great location to raise a family.
The ideal Early Childhood/Primary candidate is one who is interested in joining a highly collaborative adult community that is invested in Montessori. BIPOC and LGBTQ+ educators are strongly encouraged to apply.
A bachelor’s degree and an Early Childhood/Primary Montessori credential is required. Three years of teaching experience is preferred. Staff benefits include medical and dental insurance, paid days off, and a retirement plan. Salaries are commensurate with experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Applicant Instructions: Please send a cover letter and Resume/CV as well as contact information for three references who have acted in a supervisory role for the candidate to Kathy Kolata, Interim Head of School, to [email protected].
TODDLER LEAD TEACHER
TMA is looking for an engaging Toddler Teacher who has the ability to connect with and care for our youngest students. This loving and talented teacher will be knowledgeable, experienced and able to adapt to the learning methodology and emotional needs of individual students. The dynamic instructor will demonstrate the ability to guide children to developmental and educational goals. If you are this teacher and you are craving the opportunity to teach with autonomy and a child-centric approach, please apply today.
Education and Experience: This teacher will have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree. A Montessori Infant/Toddler credential from either the American Montessori Society or the Association Montessori Internationale is preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Applicant Instructions: Please send a cover letter and Resume/CV as well as contact information for three references who have acted in a supervisory role for the candidate to Kathy Kolata, Interim Head of School, at [email protected].
UPPER ELEMENTARY LEAD TEACHER
We are interviewing Montessori teachers who will teach in a 9 to 12-year-old classroom starting in the 24-25 school year.
The Montessori Academy Edison Lakes of Mishawaka, Indiana is a private, not-for-profit school serving students from 1.5-14 years old, and is seeking an energetic, credentialed, and collaborative educator who has a passion for learning along with their students. The teacher is responsible for nurturing a classroom environment conducive to students' growth and development in realizing their fullest potential.
The Montessori Academy Edison Lakes is dually accredited and will soon be celebrating its 55th year of existence. With a population of approximately 240 students, TMA is one of the first schools in the country to be accredited by the American Montessori Society. Mishawaka is located in the north central part of Indiana which is home to the University of Notre Dame. It is 90 miles east of Chicago, Illinois and a great location to raise a family.
The ideal Upper Elementary candidate is one who is interested in joining a highly collaborative adult community that is invested in Montessori. BIPOC and LGBTQ+ educators are strongly encouraged to apply.
A bachelor’s degree and an Elementary II Montessori credential is required. Three years of teaching experience is preferred. Staff benefits include medical and dental insurance, paid days off, and a retirement plan. Salaries are commensurate with experience.
Education and Experience: This teacher will have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree. A Montessori Upper Elementary credential from either the American Montessori Society or the Association Montessori Internationale is preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Applicant Instructions: Please send a cover letter and Resume/CV as well as contact information for three references who have acted in a supervisory role for the candidate to Kathy Kolata, Interim Head of School, at [email protected]
The Montessori Academy's goal is mutual trust and friendly regard among all. As adults we model appropriate behavior, attitudes and feelings. Employees are expected to follow TMA's guiding principles, policies and procedures.
Listed below are current employment opportunities with instructions regarding how to apply. If you'd like to substitute teach or volunteer, please contact the front office.
HEAD OF SCHOOL
The Montessori Academy Edison Lakes (https://www.tmael.org/) is a dual AMS/ISACS accredited Montessori school operating for more than 50 years educating children from toddler - eighth grade headquartered in Mishawaka, IN. Our mission is to educate lifelong learners in a warm and welcoming community that fosters rigorous self-motivated growth for children and adolescents in all areas of development.
We are looking for a head of school who is committed to Montessori methods and philosophy to lead and grow the school. The Head of School is responsible for the management and day-to-day operations of The Montessori Academy Edison Lakes and ensures adherence to the highest quality of Montessori academic and operational standards.
One highlight is the Montessori Classroom (located within the South Bend Center for The Homeless Early Child Intervention Center (ECIC), a partnership between The Center and The Montessori Academy since 1994. Jr. High Students participate and assist the center and classroom weekly, and the school sponsors an annual 5K run to benefit the center.
We offer a competitive salary package; benefits include:
Health insurance
Retirement
Paid time off
Tuition discounts
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree. American Montessori Society or Association Montessori International teacher certification plus three or more years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong administrative, training, communication, and organizational skills; creative and imaginative. A proactive approach to challenges. Strong leadership skills with the ability to work effectively with groups and individuals.
- Ability to guide, assist, and lead marketing, public relations, fundraising and student life teams.
- Ability to effectively and positively present information on Montessori philosophy and curriculum as well as school related information and respond to questions from the Board of Trustees, parents and the public.
Interested applicants should send a curriculum vitae, cover letter and names of three professional references to [email protected].
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEAD TEACHER
We are interviewing Montessori teachers who will teach in a 3 to 6-year-old classroom starting in the 24-25 school year.
The Montessori Academy Edison Lakes of Mishawaka, Indiana is a private, not-for-profit school serving students from 1.5-14 years old, and is seeking an energetic, credentialed, and collaborative educator who has a passion for learning along with their students. The teacher is responsible for nurturing a classroom environment conducive to students' growth and development in realizing their fullest potential.
The Montessori Academy Edison Lakes is dually accredited and will soon be celebrating its 55th year of existence. With a population of approximately 240 students, TMA is one of the first schools in the country to be accredited by the American Montessori Society. Mishawaka is located in the north central part of Indiana which is home to the University of Notre Dame. It is 90 miles east of Chicago, Illinois and a great location to raise a family.
The ideal Early Childhood/Primary candidate is one who is interested in joining a highly collaborative adult community that is invested in Montessori. BIPOC and LGBTQ+ educators are strongly encouraged to apply.
A bachelor’s degree and an Early Childhood/Primary Montessori credential is required. Three years of teaching experience is preferred. Staff benefits include medical and dental insurance, paid days off, and a retirement plan. Salaries are commensurate with experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
- Collaborate with Early Childhood and Lower Elementary teachers to ensure the developmental needs of each individual student are met and that proper preparations are made for the students' successful move to Lower Elementary.
- Provide regular reports to the parents regarding the content presentations and instruction in the appropriate academic and social/emotional areas.
- Provide an end-of-year summary of the student's experiences and accomplishments.
- Provide specific feedback to parents relevant to a child's interests, particular talents and discoveries.
- Prepare and maintain the instructional space to reflect the qualities inherent in a Montessori prepared environment and the academic needs of a kindergarten level student: appropriate materials, order, cleanliness, beauty, positive supportive atmosphere, respect for the environment and each other.
- Fulfill all preparation and instructional duties pertinent to area of specialty. Annual expenses are managed within the departmental and classroom budgets and according to the school's policies and procedures for approval and methods of ordering supplies and receiving reimbursement.
- Integrate current best practices in education with the Montessori approach to learning.
- Assist in the care of the Montessori environment throughout the school.
- Share the responsibility for the safety and physical well being of the children at all times.
- Participate in staff meetings, institute in-service sessions and professional enrichment workshops as scheduled by the Department Head and the Head of School.
- Support and participate in other school events per the Head of School.
Applicant Instructions: Please send a cover letter and Resume/CV as well as contact information for three references who have acted in a supervisory role for the candidate to Kathy Kolata, Interim Head of School, to [email protected].
TODDLER LEAD TEACHER
TMA is looking for an engaging Toddler Teacher who has the ability to connect with and care for our youngest students. This loving and talented teacher will be knowledgeable, experienced and able to adapt to the learning methodology and emotional needs of individual students. The dynamic instructor will demonstrate the ability to guide children to developmental and educational goals. If you are this teacher and you are craving the opportunity to teach with autonomy and a child-centric approach, please apply today.
Education and Experience: This teacher will have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree. A Montessori Infant/Toddler credential from either the American Montessori Society or the Association Montessori Internationale is preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
- Collaborate with Toddler and Early Childhood teachers to ensure the developmental needs of each individual student are met and that proper preparations are made for the students' successful move to the Early Childhood level.
- Provide regular reports to the parents regarding the content presentations and instruction in the appropriate academic and social/emotional areas.
- Provide an end-of-year summary of the student's experiences and accomplishments.
- Provide specific feedback to parents relevant to a child's interests, particular talents and discoveries.
- Prepare and maintain the instructional space to reflect the qualities inherent in a Montessori prepared environment and the academic needs of a Toddler level student: appropriate materials, order, cleanliness, beauty, positive supportive atmosphere, respect for the environment and each other.
- Fulfill all preparation and instructional duties pertinent to area of specialty. Annual expenses are managed within the departmental and classroom budgets and according to the school's policies and procedures for approval and methods of ordering supplies and receiving reimbursement.
- Integrate current best practices in education with the Montessori approach to learning.
- Assist in the care of the Montessori environment throughout the school.
- Share the responsibility for the safety and physical well being of the children at all times.
- Participate in staff meetings, institute in-service sessions and professional enrichment workshops as scheduled by the Department Head and the Head of School.
- Support and participate in other school events per the Head of School.
Applicant Instructions: Please send a cover letter and Resume/CV as well as contact information for three references who have acted in a supervisory role for the candidate to Kathy Kolata, Interim Head of School, at [email protected].
UPPER ELEMENTARY LEAD TEACHER
We are interviewing Montessori teachers who will teach in a 9 to 12-year-old classroom starting in the 24-25 school year.
The Montessori Academy Edison Lakes of Mishawaka, Indiana is a private, not-for-profit school serving students from 1.5-14 years old, and is seeking an energetic, credentialed, and collaborative educator who has a passion for learning along with their students. The teacher is responsible for nurturing a classroom environment conducive to students' growth and development in realizing their fullest potential.
The Montessori Academy Edison Lakes is dually accredited and will soon be celebrating its 55th year of existence. With a population of approximately 240 students, TMA is one of the first schools in the country to be accredited by the American Montessori Society. Mishawaka is located in the north central part of Indiana which is home to the University of Notre Dame. It is 90 miles east of Chicago, Illinois and a great location to raise a family.
The ideal Upper Elementary candidate is one who is interested in joining a highly collaborative adult community that is invested in Montessori. BIPOC and LGBTQ+ educators are strongly encouraged to apply.
A bachelor’s degree and an Elementary II Montessori credential is required. Three years of teaching experience is preferred. Staff benefits include medical and dental insurance, paid days off, and a retirement plan. Salaries are commensurate with experience.
Education and Experience: This teacher will have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree. A Montessori Upper Elementary credential from either the American Montessori Society or the Association Montessori Internationale is preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
- Collaborate with Lower and Junior High teachers to ensure the developmental needs of each individual student are met and that proper preparations are made for the students' successful move to the Upper Elementary level.
- Provide regular reports to the parents regarding the content presentations and instruction in the appropriate academic and social/emotional areas.
- Provide an end-of-year summary of the student's experiences and accomplishments.
- Provide specific feedback to parents relevant to a child's interests, particular talents and discoveries.
- Prepare and maintain the instructional space to reflect the qualities inherent in a Montessori prepared environment and the academic needs of a Lower Elementary student: appropriate materials, order, cleanliness, beauty, positive supportive atmosphere, respect for the environment and each other.
- Fulfill all preparation and instructional duties pertinent to area of specialty. Annual expenses are managed within the departmental and classroom budgets and according to the school's policies and procedures for approval and methods of ordering supplies and receiving reimbursement.
- Integrate current best practices in education with the Montessori approach to learning.
- Assist in the care of the Montessori environment throughout the school.
- Share the responsibility for the safety and physical well being of the children at all times.
- Participate in staff meetings, institute in-service sessions and professional enrichment workshops as scheduled by the Department Head and the Head of School.
- Support and participate in other school events per the Head of School.
Applicant Instructions: Please send a cover letter and Resume/CV as well as contact information for three references who have acted in a supervisory role for the candidate to Kathy Kolata, Interim Head of School, at [email protected]
