Teacher Leader (Montessori Guide and School Administrator)
Job Description
Lead a Microschool with Rainbow Montessori Community School! Teacher Leader Opportunity ROLE: Teacher Leader (Montessori Guide & School Administrator) LOCATION: Columbus, OH SALARY: $65,000 - $75,000 Are you a dedicated educator who dreams of having more autonomy and creative freedom to foster a vibrant, child-centered learning environment within your classroom? Rainbow Montessori Community School (RMCS) invites you to reimagine the possibilities through its teacher-led tuition free microschool model. We’re seeking passionate and entrepreneurial educators to join us in founding your own microschool site where you’ll lead at the front of the classroom and behind the scenes, too. Whether you're already Montessori-trained or aspiring to be, this is a great opportunity to make a lasting impact on our local community and create a classroom where you, your students, and their families truly thrive. Currently we are opening enrollment to students in PK4 – 2nd grade. We expect to add students in grades 3-8 in subsequent years.
The Opportunity: As a Teacher Leader, you’ll have the opportunity to bring your school vision to life and receive access to support and resources throughout your journey - from planning to opening, and beyond. You’ll have the flexibility to provide instruction and lead day-to-day school operations, offering a unique blend of teaching and leadership. This role provides the autonomy to shape the educational experiences offered within your school and local community, ensuring a nurturing, responsive, and effective learning environment. You’ll also have the support of a robust network dedicated to your professional growth and leadership development. The School Startup Journey typically spans 12-18 months, involving phases where you define your school’s vision, secure a facility, and obtain funding in partnership with the DC charter team. About Rainbow Montessori Community School: The mission of Rainbow Montessori Community School is to provide quality, tuition-free Montessori education that fosters holistic child development and empowers students to thrive in a diverse and interconnected global community. We believe in creating a nurturing and innovative educational hub that inspires lifelong learning, critical thinking, and compassion, regardless of socioeconomic background or ethnicity. Rainbow Montessori Community School is a member of the Wildflower Schools network, a national network of over 60 decentralized, teacher-led microschools that provide an intimate and community-driven alternative to traditional education models. All members operate authentic Montessori schools, serving toddler to adolescent students, emphasizing teacher autonomy, hands-on learning, and respect for each child's unique developmental pace. Wildflower Schools seeks to create environments where all children can flourish academically, socially, and emotionally. What We Offer:
Flexibility: Serve as a teacher and leader of your school, and tailor the learning experience to meet your community’s needs. Impact: Directly influence the educational and personal growth of your students. Bring Montessori pedagogy, for free, to communities that historically have not had access. Innovation: Be at the forefront of redefining public pedagogy by embracing Montessori’s principles of child independence within scaffolded limits, and small-scale growth of a charter network. Support: Access to a community of mentors, ongoing professional development, and administrative resources. Access to Montessori credential training: Grants, like the Black Wildflowers Fund, are available in select states for aspiring Montessori teachers to support your pursuit of Montessori certification.
Who Should Express Interest: Seasoned and licensed educators who are already Montessori-trained OR interested in undergoing Montessori training aligned with Wildflower Schools values, community norms, and principles, and looking for a blended teaching and leadership role. To express interest or have someone reach out to answer your questions, please send your resume to [email protected] . Rainbow Montessori Community School does not discriminate, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, creed, religion, sex or gender, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or in any other way based on personal identity markers that do not relate to the capacity of an individual person to carry out the responsibilities of a role. #J-18808-Ljbffr