Position Overview

The Montessori Teaching & Learning Coordinator supports the strength and fidelity of the school’s Montessori and standards-aligned instructional program. This role partners closely with the Education Director and teaching staff to ensure that curriculum, instruction, and assessment reflect both Montessori pedagogy and North Carolina academic standards.

Serving as an instructional coach and facilitator, the Coordinator works alongside educators through observation, collaboration, and professional learning to support continuous growth in practice. This role also helps guide schoolwide instructional systems, including MTSS and assessment processes, to ensure all students receive responsive and effective support.

This position is centered on supporting educators and strengthening the integration of Montessori philosophy within a public school setting.

Reports to: Education Director
Works closely with: Lead Guides, Assistant Guides, Student Support Director, MTSS team

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Coaching & Montessori Practice

Support consistent, high-quality implementation of Montessori pedagogy
Provide coaching, observation, and feedback to support educator growth
Partner with educators to strengthen lesson design, classroom practice, and student engagement

Curriculum & Program Alignment

Support the development and ongoing refinement of standards-aligned curriculum
Help educators align Montessori materials and lessons with academic standards
Promote coherence across classrooms and program levels

Professional Learning

Design and facilitate Montessori-focused professional development
Support ongoing educator learning through collaboration and reflection
Provide coaching support in partnership with the Education Director when additional support is needed

MTSS & Instructional Systems

Coordinate MTSS processes related to academic interventions
Facilitate data review and collaborative problem-solving meetings
Support educators in identifying and implementing effective interventions
Partner with the Student Support Director to align academic and student support systems

Assessment & Testing Coordination

Serve as the school’s Testing Coordinator
Manage logistics for state and schoolwide assessments
Support educators in understanding and using assessment data

Collaboration & Community

Facilitate collaborative planning and shared learning among educators
Support family understanding of Montessori learning and student progress
Partner with staff to strengthen family engagement in the learning process

Qualifications

Required

Montessori teaching credential (AMS, AMI, or MACTE-accredited)
Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
At least 5 years of experience as a Montessori lead guide
Strong understanding of Montessori pedagogy and philosophy
Experience supporting or coaching adult learners
Familiarity with curriculum alignment, assessment, and MTSS processes
Strong collaboration and communication skills

Preferred

Master’s degree in education or related field
Experience in a public Montessori setting
Experience facilitating professional development or instructional systems

About Mountain City Public Montessori

Mountain City Public Montessori is a tuition-free public charter school serving grades K–8. We provide equitable access to a high-quality Montessori education that nurtures independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.

A Note About Our Leadership Structure

Mountain City Public Montessori is currently implementing an updated leadership structure designed to better support the complexity of a growing public Montessori school. Rather than concentrating many responsibilities in a single role, we are distributing leadership across several specialized positions focused on instructional leadership, Montessori practice, and student support systems.

This intentional shift strengthens clarity, sustainability, and collaboration within our participatory leadership model. The positions currently posted are new or refined roles created as part of this organizational design, and we are excited to welcome leaders who are committed to Montessori education and public school innovation.

Encouragement to Apply

We recognize that strong candidates may not meet every listed qualification. If this role aligns with your experience, values, and interests, we encourage you to apply.

Application review will begin on April 11, 2026.

Compensation

To be determined based on years of experience. Salary will be in alignment with our teacher salary schedule.

Mountain City Public Montessori’s compensation philosophy is to pay competitively as compared to the surrounding LEAs to ensure the ability of our staff to live and thrive in our community. Mountain City Public Montessori is committed to internal pay equity throughout our organization. We offer a competitive benefits package with comprehensive health benefits utilizing the state health plan. All staff members are equipped with the tools needed to succeed, including relevant and quality professional development, laptop computer, email, and all necessary supplies.

Montessori Teaching and Learning Coordinator (26-27 school year)