Career Opportunities

The Montessori School of Raleigh (MSR) seeks After-School Care Guides for the 2023-2024 school year. Under the general direction of the Lower School Director and Auxiliary Programs Manager, the ideal candidate will partner with faculty in providing support and supervision during the after school care program from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. This role entails maintaining and providing an environment and experience as an extension of the school day which supports students, staff, parents, Montessori philosophy, and MSR policies. Positions are available to work with students ages 15 months to grade 6.  This position will be expected to work full days on school in-service days, conference days, school half-days, and during Spring Break.  For more information, visit the After-School Care Guide webpage.

The Montessori School of Raleigh (MSR) seeks a Children’s House Lead Guide for the 2023-2024 school year beginning August 1, 2023. Under the general direction of the Lower School Director, the ideal candidate will lead a Children’s House classroom and partner with an assistant to oversee a class of students three to six years of age. The Children’s House Lead Guide will challenge each child to reach his/her fullest potential academically, emotionally, and physically in a prepared Montessori environment.  For more information, visit the Children's House Lead Guide webpage.

Position Summary
The Montessori School of Raleigh (MSR) seeks a Director of Facilities to join the Facilities team. The Director of Facilities will have oversight and responsibility for maintaining MSR’s two campuses—one in Raleigh and one in Durham—while providing leadership and support to the Facilities team and outside contractors. The successful candidate should have a thorough knowledge of facility operations and excellent organizational, interpersonal and teamwork skills.  For more information, visit the Director of Facilities webpage.

The Montessori School of Raleigh (MSR) seeks an Early Childhood Aide and After-School Care Guide for the 2023-2024 school year. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who loves working with students aged 6 weeks - 6 years of age and is looking to advance in the profession. The Aide will work closely with experienced Lead and Assistant Guides to provide continuity of instruction and care from academic day through after-school for our youngest students. For more information, visit the Early Childhood Aide and After-School Care Guide webpage.

The Montessori School of Raleigh (MSR) seeks Toddler and Children’s House Assistant Guides for the 2023-2024 school year beginning August 1, 2023. Under the general direction of the Lower School Director, the ideal candidate will assist in a Toddler House (ages 15 months to three years) or Children’s House (ages three to six) classroom. For more information, visit the Early Childhood Assistant Guide webpage.

The Montessori School of Raleigh (MSR) seeks an Early Childhood Educational Resource and After-School Care Guide for the 2023-2024 school year. Under the general direction of the Lower School Director, the ideal candidate will partner with the Infant, Toddler, and Children’s House teams in providing support during the academic school day as well as the After-School Care program. This role entails maintaining and providing an environment and experience as an extension of the school day which supports students, staff, parents, Montessori philosophy, and MSR policies. For more information, visit the Early Childhood Educational Resource and After-School Care Guide webpage.

The Montessori School of Raleigh (MSR) seeks an Elementary Educational Resource and After-School Care Guide for the 2023-2024 school year. Under the general direction of the Lower School Director, the ideal candidate will partner with the Lower and Upper Elementary teams in providing support during the academic school day as well as the After-School Care program. This role entails maintaining and providing an environment and experience as an extension of the school day which supports students, staff, parents, Montessori philosophy, and MSR policies. For more information, visit the Elementary Educational Resource and After-School Care Guide webpage.

The Montessori School of Raleigh (MSR) seeks a Facilities Assistant to join the Buildings and Grounds team. Through a variety of maintenance and operational tasks, this position helps ensure a safe, clean, and well-kept learning environment. If you enjoy solving problems and have a good understanding of building trades and maintenance, we’d love to hear from you. For more information, visit the Facilities Assistant webpage.

As we plan for future staffing needs, The Montessori School of Raleigh (MSR) seeks International Baccalaureate (IB)-Trained Teachers for its high school program. This is an open call for IB educators looking to join a community that believes in “respect, integrity, community, and love of learning.” Our IB teachers challenge each child to reach his/her fullest potential academically, emotionally, and physically in a prepared environment. For more information, visit the IB-Trained Teachers webpage.

The Montessori School of Raleigh (MSR) seeks a Lower Elementary Assistant Guide (Grades 1 - 3) for the 2023-2024 school year. Under the general direction of the Lower School Director, the ideal candidate will assist classes at the elementary level during the school day. For more information, visit the Lower Elementary Assistant Guide webpage.

The Montessori School of Raleigh (MSR) seeks a Lower  Elementary Lead Guide for the 2023-2024 school year. Under the general direction of the Lower School Director, the ideal candidate will lead a Lower Elementary classroom and will oversee students 6-9 years of age. The Lower Elementary Lead Guide will challenge each child to reach his/her fullest potential academically, emotionally, and physically in a prepared Montessori environment. For more information, visit the Lower Elementary Lead Guide webpage.

The Montessori School of Raleigh (MSR) seeks a Middle School Spanish Guide for the 2023-2024 school year beginning August 1, 2023. Under the general direction of the Middle and Upper School Director, the Middle School Spanish Guide will work with students, faculty, staff, and parents to develop a comprehensive and rigorous Spanish curriculum.  The ideal candidate will create curricula that develop students who are “agile thinkers, poised communicators, and gracious collaborators—engineers of authentic and fulfilling lives.” For more information, visit the Middle School Spanish Guide webpage.

As we plan for future staffing needs, The Montessori School of Raleigh (MSR) seeks Montessori-trained guides for Infant, Toddler, Children’s House, Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, and Middle School. This is an open call for Montessori educators looking to join a community that believes in “respect, integrity, community, and love of learning.” Our Montessori guides challenge each child to reach his/her fullest potential academically, emotionally, and physically in a prepared Montessori environment. For more information, visit the Montessori-Trained Guides webpage.

The Montessori School of Raleigh (MSR) seeks a part-time Office Manager to begin August 1, 2023. In partnership with the Director of Head’s Office (DHO) and Director of Admissions & Enrollment Management (DEM), the Office Manager will be responsible for a range of responsibilities related to the day-to-day, all-school and enrollment management office operations. For more information, visit the Office Manager webpage.

The Montessori School of Raleigh (MSR) seeks a School Psychologist for the 2023-2024 school year. Reporting to the Lower School Director, and working closely with the Lower School faculty, the ideal candidate will partner with the Lower School Director and faculty to ensure that the Student Support Team meets the ever-changing needs of the student body. The School Psychologist will provide oversight of and direction for the delivery of student support and case management. For more information, visit the School Psychologist webpage.

MSR is always looking to add flexible substitute guides to our on-call list to provide coverage when teachers are absent. We are seeking reliable and hard working adults to support our students in Infant (six weeks) through Grade 12. All MSR personnel must be vaccinated against COVID-19.

We are looking for caring and energetic people who can work in both a co-lead environment (academic classrooms) or on their own (interdisciplinary) to maintain a safe learning environment, provide support to students, implement lesson plans, collaborate and communicate with students and teachers and staff, to ensure a consistent experience for our students. Ideal candidates must be professional and have a passion for working with children and be willing to learn and support the Montessori method. 

It is the policy of The Montessori School of Raleigh to make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications for a specific job without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national or ethnic origin, age, veteran status, or the presence of a disability, except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. All MSR personnel must be vaccinated against COVID-19.

To apply
The school offers competitive salary. Please send a cover letter and resume to recruitment@msr.org with the subject line "Substitute Guide - your last name." No phone calls please.

The Montessori School of Raleigh (MSR) seeks a Toddler Lead Guide for the 2023-2024 school year beginning August 1, 2023.  Under the general direction of the Lower School Director, the ideal candidate will lead a Toddler classroom and partner with an assistant guide to oversee a class of students 15 months - 3 years of age. The Toddler Lead Guide will challenge each child to reach his/her fullest potential academically, emotionally, and physically in a prepared Montessori environment.  For more information, visit the Toddler Lead Guide webpage.

The Montessori School of Raleigh (MSR) seeks an Upper Elementary Lead Guide for the 2023-2024 school year. Under the general direction of the Lower School Director, the ideal candidate will lead an Upper Elementary classroom and will oversee students 9-12 years of age. The Upper Elementary Lead Guide will challenge each child to reach his/her fullest potential academically, emotionally, and physically in a prepared Montessori environment. For more information, visit the Upper Elementary Lead Guide webpage.

The Montessori School of Raleigh (MSR) seeks a detail-oriented part-time Accounting Assistant to join its Business Office. The Accounting Assistant will perform a variety of accounting functions including supporting student billing, overseeing accounts payable processes, and processing receivables. For more information, visit the Part-time Accounting Assistant webpage.