Job Description:

Job Title: Montessori Children’s House Lead Teacher (Ages 3–Kindergarten)
Reports To: Executive Director and Assistant Director
Terms of Employment: 2026–2027 Academic School Year
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Salary: Per Board Approved New Hire Salary Guide
Benefits: Employee-Matched Arizona State Retirement System, Medical and Dental Insurance,
Paid Leave, Prop 301 Performance Pay, Early-Release Fridays, Professional Development Stipend, and Additional Base Pay for Hard-to-Fill Content Areas (math, special education, etc.)

How to Apply: Send resume, letter of interest, and three references to: Carissa Morrison, Executive Director at carissamorrison@fjacademy.com, Letters of reference required during the selection process.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, or related field
2. Ability to obtain an Arizona fingerprint clearance card and complete a background check

Preferred Qualifications
1. Montessori certification (AMI, AMS, or equivalent)
2. Experience teaching early childhood or multi-age classrooms
3. Experience with Montessori or Montessori-inspired learning environments

A Highly Qualified Candidate Will

• Have a growth mindset, flexibility, and high professional standards
• Bring a joyful attitude to the classroom and school
• Create and maintain a prepared learning environment that promotes independence and curiosity
• Support students’ academic, social, and emotional development
• Observe and document student progress to inform instruction
• Foster a respectful classroom community and strong family partnerships
• Supervise students during daily routines, outdoor play, and school activities
• Communicate regularly and effectively with families
• Be aligned with the school’s philosophies, values, mission and vision
• Enjoy collaborating with other staff, including two teaching assistants

About Flagstaff Junior Academy
Flagstaff Junior Academy (FJA) is a Pre-K–8 tuition-free public charter school in Flagstaff, Arizona, serving about 400 students across two campuses in a close-knit, supportive community. Our elementary campus has 170 students in multi-age classrooms (K–5 capped at 24), while our middle school serves about 230 students in grades 6–8 with average class sizes of 15–25. FJA focuses on the whole child through social-emotional learning, project-based and experiential education, and outdoor adventure—while fostering independence, curiosity, critical thinking, and community.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Flagstaff Junior Academy is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, professional development, and termination, as well as admission and access to our educational programs.