How to hire a montessori teacher

How to hire a montessori teacher, step by step

Here's a step-by-step montessori teacher hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a montessori teacher job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new montessori teacher
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the montessori teacher you need to hire. Certain montessori teacher roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A montessori teacher's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, montessori teachers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of montessori teachers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Montessori Teacher	Description	Hourly rate
   Montessori Teacher	Kindergarten and elementary school teachers prepare younger students for future schooling by teaching them basic subjects such as math and reading.	$14-28
   Teacher Internship	Teaching interns are individuals who assist teachers and educators in the classroom. The interns are instructed to fulfill the tasks set out and provided by the supervisors for them... Show more	$16-32
   Child Care Teacher	A child care teacher is responsible for educating young learners, observing their personal and social behaviors. They also prepare engaging and fun activities for the children, ensuring their safety and security... Show more	$6-21

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Classroom Environment
   • Parent-Teacher Conferences
   • Montessori Education
   • Language Arts
   • Classroom Management
   • Learning Environment
   • Mathematics
   • Learning Styles
   • Learning Process
   • Classroom Materials
   • ESL
   • Geography
   • Learning Materials
   • Group Lessons

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead debates with advance students on topics including globalization, economics, and political history.
   • Teach classes in basic reading, writing, mathematics, history, geography and music to pre-school.
   • Use newly-learn Montessori practices to engage ESL students
   • Formulate new works for the classroom and teach various subjects such as science, reading, art and mathematics.
   • Work closely with parents to support the development of their children in all areas especially, in language and literacy development.
   • Devise Montessori base activities centering around geology and geography.

   More montessori teacher duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the montessori teacher job description is a good way to get more applicants. A montessori teacher salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a montessori teacher in Arkansas may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level montessori teacher. Additionally, a montessori teacher with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average montessori teacher salary

   $42,791yearly

   $20.57 hourly rate

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   Entry-level montessori teacher salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 19, 2026

   Average montessori teacher salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$54,654	$26
   2	Massachusetts	$53,860	$26
   3	Maryland	$52,244	$25
   4	California	$51,662	$25
   5	Oregon	$51,448	$25
   6	District of Columbia	$51,347	$25
   7	Washington	$49,429	$24
   8	New Jersey	$45,373	$22
   9	Illinois	$42,668	$21
   10	Michigan	$42,572	$20
   11	Virginia	$41,735	$20
   12	Wisconsin	$41,409	$20
   13	Texas	$41,265	$20
   14	Georgia	$40,902	$20
   15	Colorado	$37,736	$18

   Average montessori teacher salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Ridgewood Public Schools	$57,213	$27.51	4
   2	Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School	$55,821	$26.84	7
   3	Pacific Rim Christian University	$55,426	$26.65
   4	Bowman School	$54,662	$26.28
   5	Children’s School	$53,374	$25.66	4
   6	International Christian Montessori Academy	$52,167	$25.08	1
   7	The American International School Muscat	$52,039	$25.02
   8	California Montessori Project	$52,035	$25.02	4
   9	LePort Schools	$51,703	$24.86	1
   10	Family Star	$51,031	$24.53	3
   11	The Montessori School - Wilton	$50,759	$24.40
   12	Montessori School of Westminster	$50,260	$24.16	7
   13	The Hill School	$49,803	$23.94
   14	Maria Montessori School	$49,029	$23.57
   15	American Services	$48,917	$23.52
   16	Cornerstone Christian School	$48,613	$23.37	1
   17	West Side Montessori	$48,041	$23.10
   18	Sitting Bull College	$47,808	$22.98
   19	Near North Montessori School	$47,237	$22.71
   20	East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools	$47,200	$22.69	46

4. Writing a montessori teacher job description

   A montessori teacher job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a montessori teacher job description:

   Montessori teacher job description example

   Do you love working with young children? Have you been searching for a friendly team of educators who hold themselves to high standards? Have you been looking for a place where you can grow and learn and develop your career? Join our team and assist in a classroom that is transforming lives at our campus in Bee Cave, Texas!
   We are offering a $1000.00 signing bonus for this position.
   
   Your Role We're looking for enthusiastic, adaptable Assistant Teachers who have a passion for working with children to support our Infant (6 wks -16 mo), Toddler (16 mo - 3 yrs) or Children's House (3 yrs - 6 yrs) classrooms.
   
   This position is a full-time role (9 am - 6 pm) with great benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K, a competitive rate of pay, and a generous 75% tuition discount for up to two children at our school.
   
   This role is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door, and learn more about Montessori education! Many of our Assistant Guides ultimately grow to take on Lead Guide roles over time, thanks to our accredited Montessori training program we offer to exceptional employees.
   
   About You: Experience working with children ages 0-6 Ability to work well with other adults Growth mindset and problem-solving approach Familiarity with the Montessori approach to education is preferred, but not required
   About Us Guidepost Montessori is a community of trained educators who are driven by a deep desire to bring about widespread change in education today. To meet the needs of today's students and to bring about true progress in the world around us, we need an education model that fosters independence and develops competent, capable, action-oriented thinkers and change agents. To that end, we are committed to dramatically increasing the amount of high-fidelity, authentic Montessori programs, not only in the U.S., but around the globe!
   
   What we offer: Ongoing professional development A network of supportive peers and mentors who regularly share best practices Career growth and promotion opportunities A competitive salary Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and paid holidays 75% tuition discount for two children at any school in our network (we serve children 3 months through 12th grade) The opportunity to contribute to a high-quality Montessori program that serves the individual needs of each child

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find montessori teachers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your montessori teacher job on Zippia to find and attract quality montessori teacher candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with montessori teacher candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new montessori teacher

   Once you've found the montessori teacher candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new montessori teacher. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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