Summer Camp - Montessori Teacher at Brooklyn Heights Montessori School – Brooklyn, New York

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School: A Montessori Summer Camp

Lead Teacher Job Description - Summer Camp

The primary purpose of the Brooklyn Heights Montessori School is to educate children and to teach and nurture the skills necessary for success based on a foundation of Montessori philosophy and principles. BHMS also upholds the highest standards of independent school education as articulated in the Criteria for Accreditation of the New York Association of Independent Schools, Principles of Good Practice of the National Association of Independent Schools, and the American Montessori Society’s Philosophy and Practice and Code of Ethics.

As an extension program of Brooklyn Heights Montessori School, A Montessori Summer seeks to offer consistency of practice, dignity in learning, and an enjoyable, laid-back, and happy summer experience for a range of children in the neighborhood.

Role: Lead Teacher in Early Childhood (ages 3-6) Montessori Summer Program

Work Start Date: July 20, 2026, with orientation date June 22, 2026

Work End Date: August 14, 2026

Hours: 8:00am-3:30pm

Reports to: Camp Director, Assistant Camp Director(s)

Brief Description: Lead Teacher for Summer Camp applies Montessori principles and philosophy to planning fun, age-appropriate classroom activities and projects aligned with summer session themes for mixed-age groups of 15-20 children, supported by classroom assistant and additional support staff. Candidates must have commenced Montessori training; ideal candidates will have experience working in Montessori settings and with students of a wide range of needs and backgrounds.

Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Working with classroom team and summer camp team to create safe, fun, and memorable experiences for a wide range of neighborhood children
• Preparing materials and lessons that meet the needs and interests of campers, aligned with Montessori philosophy and summer camp session themes.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching of Montessori shelf activities and thematic projects and experiences
• Maintain a focus on routines, social-emotional well-being, grace and courtesy, and the basics of choosing, using, and cleaning up materials in a Montessori classroom.
• Communicate clearly and accurately with campers and camp teammates, conveying clear expectations and managing student behavior in a positive, respectful, and effective manner.
• Support parent connection via photos and highlights to be shared at the end of each week
• Perform various reasonable tasks as requested by Camp Director and/or Assistant Director(s), Health Director(s) to help ensure a successful and joyful camp season

Skills and Requirements:

• Montessori training required - training in-progress or certification pending is acceptable
• Montessori classroom, afterschool, or camp experience preferred
• High school diploma required; BA or higher preferred

Salary range is $30-$45/hr, depending on training, degrees, and experience

Pre-Employment Notice to Applicants:

The facts stated in this application for employment and any supplementary materials (i.e.: resume and educational history) are true and complete. I understand that false or inaccurate statements or omissions of material facts shall be grounds for denial of employment and, if employed, for immediate dismissal. I authorize Brooklyn Heights Montessori School to investigate all statements and claims contained within this application, supplementary materials, and subsequent interviews, and acknowledge and agree that Brooklyn Heights Montessori School may check references from sources other than those references listed herein. I hereby release all current and former employers from any charges or damages for releasing any and all employment information, whether subjective or objective, to Brooklyn Heights Montessori School. I also understand that an offer or acceptance of employment does not create a contract of employment or otherwise alter the at-will nature of my employment with Brooklyn Heights Montessori School.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School, in compliance with New York City Administrative Code §21-119 (derived from Local Law 60/1984) and section 424-a of the New York State Social Services Law, will require all employees to submit to a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and a records search of the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment for the existence of reports of child abuse and maltreatment.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School is an equal opportunity employer seeking candidates who will embrace the tenets of Montessori Education, including the principles of community, educational and professional excellence, social justice, and equity.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity, social justice and equity. In that spirit, BHMS does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
The facts stated in this application for employment and any supplementary materials (i.e.: resume and educational history) are true and complete. I understand that false or inaccurate statements or omissions of material facts shall be grounds for denial of employment and, if employed, for immediate dismissal. I authorize Brooklyn Heights Montessori School to investigate all statements and claims contained within this application, supplementary materials, and subsequent interviews, and acknowledge and agree that Brooklyn Heights Montessori School may check references from sources other than those references listed herein. I hereby release all current and former employers from any charges or damages for releasing any and all employment information, whether subjective or objective, to Brooklyn Heights Montessori School. I also understand that an offer or acceptance of employment does not create a contract of employment or otherwise alter the at-will nature of my employment with Brooklyn Heights Montessori School.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School, in compliance with New York City Administrative Code §21-119 (derived from Local Law 60/1984) and section 424-a of the New York State Social Services Law, will require all employees to submit to a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and a records search of the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment for the existence of reports of child abuse and maltreatment.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School is an equal opportunity employer seeking candidates who will embrace the tenets of Montessori Education, including the principles of community, educational and professional excellence, social justice, and equity.

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity, social justice and equity. In that spirit, BHMS does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic.