Montessori Instructional Coach in Southgate, Michigan at Choice Schools Associates

About Our Academy

At Creative Montessori Academy, we celebrate and nurture every child's innate desire to learn. Utilizing the Montessori Method, our diverse learning environment fosters innovation and yet allows each student the chance to learn through self-directed pace and individual style.

As Montessori educators, it is our mission to prepare our environments for students to develop a love of learning and become intrinsically motivated. It is our objective to guide students in their critical thinking and bring awareness to their five senses throughout the environment.

Teachers and administration are thoroughly trained in the Montessori Method and are committed to the Montessori education of every child. The curriculum is demanding, yet allows each student the chance to learn through self-directed pace and individual style.

Qualities of a Success Candidate:

• A genuine love for working with children and a strong commitment to their holistic development. They should prioritize the child's individuality, independence, and self-directed learning, fostering an environment that supports these values.
• The ability to guide children through their learning journey with patience, allowing them to explore and make discoveries at their own pace. They should also be flexible in adjusting their teaching methods to meet the unique needs of each child.
• Strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with children, parents and other staff members. They should be able to work collaboratively, promoting a harmonious learning environment.

About the role

To empower and support educators in their professional growth and development through the authentic implementation of Montessori philosophy, pedagogy, and instructional practices. The Montessori Instructional Coach will serve as a skilled Montessorian and instructional leader who collaborates with teachers and administrators to strengthen and grow Creative Montessori Academy’s identity as a public Montessori school. The coach will provide targeted, personalized coaching; model Montessori practices; observe and reflect with teachers; support the effective use of Montessori materials and environments; and facilitate the development of classroom practices that promote independence, purposeful work, collaboration, student agency, and a love of learning. By leveraging strong Montessori expertise, instructional knowledge, and mentoring skills, the Montessori Instructional Coach will support educators at varying levels of Montessori experience while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement, Montessori excellence, and improved student learning outcomes.

What you'll do

Montessori Curriculum & Instruction:

• Serve as the primary coach for Montessori pedagogy, modeling presentations, work cycles, and classroom routines across all experience levels.
• Guide teachers in creating orderly, inviting, and developmentally appropriate environments that foster independence and self-directed learning.
• Support teachers in integrating required state standards, academic curricula, and intervention practices within an authentic Montessori framework.
• Conduct regular classroom observations to deliver reflective, actionable feedback on instructional delivery, student engagement, and grace and courtesy.
• Train new and existing staff, ensuring consistent Montessori practices and continuous school-wide instructional growth.

Assessment &

• Help teachers analyze observational and assessment data to tailor Montessori lessons, interventions, and extensions for individual learners.
• Monitor schoolwide and classroom-level student achievement while preserving a whole-child, individualized focus.
• Guide staff in progress monitoring and state/local assessment prep using developmentally appropriate practices.
• Analyze reports to identify students needing intervention or enrichment and collaborate with teachers on response strategies.

Leadership & Coaching:

• Serve on the Academy leadership team, meeting weekly with administrators to align instructional priorities and school improvement goals.
• Act as Lead Mentor for new educators, supporting teachers across all certification paths (fully trained, in-training, and alternative pathways).
• Build trusting relationships using formal tools (DERS, TeachPoint) to track goals, observation data, and feedback.
• Partner with Special Education staff, interventionists, paraprofessionals, and Choice Schools curriculum teams to ensure aligned student supports.

Other:

• Demonstrate exemplary Montessori language, lesson delivery, intentional questioning, and classroom culture.
• Active participation in PLCs and regular communications with Choice Schools Curriculum Specialists.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the School Leader to support the overall Academy mission.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate.
• Demonstrated experience and competence as a k-8 Montessori educator.
• Formal Montessori training or certification from a recognized Montessori training organization appropriate to the developmental level(s) served by the Academy.
• Demonstrated understanding of Montessori philosophy, pedagogy, materials, prepared environments, and the role of the adult in a Montessori classroom.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, model, and support educators with varying levels of Montessori experience.
• Able to use technology as an instructional tool in the classroom, as a means of analyzing academic achievement data, and as a tool to aid effective communication.
• Exemplary work habits verified by reference checks.

Desired Qualifications:

• AMI, AMS, or other recognized Montessori credential appropriate to the age level(s) served by the Academy.
• Experience working in a public Montessori school or another Montessori environment serving diverse student populations.
• Demonstrated success supporting teachers through instructional coaching, mentoring, professional development, or teacher leadership.
• Masters degree in education, instructional leadership, Montessori education, or a related field.
• Knowledge of and experience teaching academic curriculum within a Montessori environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of how Montessori pedagogy can be effectively implemented within a public school setting and alongside state standards, assessment requirements, special education services, and other public-school requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, support staff, students, and families.

Creative Montessori Academy (CMA) is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Montessori Model, CMA is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding Montessori schools within the state. The Montessori Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.