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Thacher Montessori School
Open Position: Maternity Leave Teacher Substitute

We are actively seeking a passionate and dedicated maternity leave teacher substitute to join our vibrant community from now through the end of the school year in June 2025. As a Montessori School, Thacher is committed to creating an inspiring and engaging environment that nurtures a profound passion for discovery in our students. We educate and empower our students and staff, encouraging them to be proactive contributors to our close-knit community.

Beyond being an exceptional learning environment, Thacher is also an uplifting and engaging workplace. Our dedicated staff takes pride in belonging to our community, finding joy in contributing to the rich tapestry of diversity that defines Thacher. Join us, where every day is an opportunity to inspire, belong, and contribute.

Candidate Qualifications:

AMI or AMS Montessori diploma at the Children’s House level (3-6)

At least three years of Montessori teaching experience is preferred.

Understand and embody Montessori pedagogy and effective theoretical application.

Flexibility in addressing students’ needs.

Positive classroom management techniques

Joy, passion, and motivation in your work

Commitment to JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion)

Excellent observation skills

Clear, concise writing skills

Professional, articulate communication skills with families and colleagues.

Collaborate with colleagues to promote a high-fidelity, authentic Montessori experience.

Sense of humility

Sense  of humor 

We offer:

Competitive salary

Health Insurance, dental, FSA, and long-term disability

Match 4.5% Retirement Plan

Pro-rated Generous time off (Personal, vacations, sick days, bereavement)

Located within a half-mile of Boston city limits, the school enjoys a rich cultural and geographic diversity in a natural setting, situated between a 7,000-acre nature preserve and The Wakefield Estate, a 23-acre arboretum with livestock and specimen gardens that our students visit every week. Each of our six classrooms, housed in a 1989 building designed for Montessori education, is led by a Montessori-trained teacher assisted by a second faculty member. The school is AISNE and AMS accredited for all ages and recognized at the 3-6 level by AMI. With a strong foundation built over the last 53 years, the school is poised to carry out its Mission as a fully realized high-fidelity Montessori community.

Please send a letter of interest and resume to Michelle Seyller, Head of School, at employment@thacherschool.org.