Employment

Shrewsbury Montessori School enjoys a rich history of attracting people who are committed to the education of young people and the Montessori method of education. Credentialed Montessori teachers and credentialed public- or private-school teachers with subject specialization are encouraged to schedule a meeting with the Head of School to explore opportunities for future employment.

Current Openings

Extended Day Teacher

Shrewsbury Montessori School (SMS) is seeking a warm, dependable, and engaged Extended Day Teacher to join our community for the 2026–2027 school year.

At Shrewsbury Montessori School, we see the child as capable, curious, and worthy of respect. Our Extended Day program is an important part of creating a consistent experience for children throughout their day at school.

Our Extended Day program extends the Montessori experience beyond the traditional school day. We believe that children deserve the same respect, independence, consistency, and sense of belonging throughout their afternoon as they experience during the school day. The Extended Day Teacher creates a safe, welcoming, and purposeful environment where children can unwind, connect with one another, and engage in meaningful activities.

We are looking for someone who will bring warmth, reliability, curiosity, and a genuine respect for children to this role, and who is excited to become part of a collaborative Montessori community.

What You’ll Do

Responsibilities
  • Provide warm, attentive supervision and maintain a safe, respectful, and engaging environment.
  • Support children’s independence, responsibility, and positive peer relationships through clear expectations and respectful guidance.
  • Prepare and maintain a clean, orderly, and inviting environment that reflects SMS’s Montessori values.
  • Facilitate purposeful activities, outdoor play, creative exploration, reading, and social connection.
  • Model grace, courtesy, kindness, and respect in interactions with children and colleagues.
  • Maintain accurate attendance and communicate relevant observations or concerns with classroom teachers and administrators.
  • Maintain confidentiality and ensure children are released only to authorized adults.
  • Restore the Extended Day environment at the end of each afternoon and follow all school and EEC requirements.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

  • Warm, patient, dependable, and genuinely enjoys spending time with children.
  • Comfortable working with children across a range of ages and developmental stages.
  • Able to create structure and clear expectations while maintaining a calm and nurturing presence.
  • A strong communicator who works well as part of a collaborative school community.
  • Reliable and able to take responsibility for the care of children and the environment.
  • Committed to treating children with dignity, respect, and kindness.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required; associate’s degree or equivalent college experience preferred.
  • Must meet or be willing to obtain applicable Massachusetts EEC educational and experience requirements.
  • CPR and First Aid certification required
  • Prior experience working with children is preferred.
  • Montessori experience or training is welcomed but not required. 

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:00–5:30 p.m. We are open to candidates who are available for select days of the week.

To apply: Please email a copy of your cover letter and resume to Amanda Behen, Head of School at abehen@shrewsburymontessori.org.

Substitute Teachers

Shrewsbury Montessori School seeks substitute teachers for Pre-K through Grade 6.  Interested candidates should:

  • enjoy working with children of a variety of ages
  • possess good communication skills
  • demonstrate strong leadership/classroom management techniques
  • model problem solving and peer mediation techniques

Qualifications

  • teaching certificate, substitute certificate and/or degree and extensive experience with children preferred.

Please send cover letter and resume to abehen@shrewsburymontessori.org with the Subject: “Substitute Teachers: Your Name.” No phone calls or solicitations please.

 

SMS is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and skills. SMS will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All such discrimination is unlawful and contrary to SMS values and will not be tolerated by SMS. SMS will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.