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Making a difference in the lives of children

At Princeton Montessori School, we believe you’ll find a fulfilling place to work, where respect is a cornerstone of all interactions and learning and collaborating are embraced by all.  Working in a Montessori school means making a difference in the lives of children and their families and growing yourself as a person and professional.

All persons who are employees of the Society share in the responsibility of observing a code of ethics which mandates truthfulness, honesty and integrity in all employee activities. As employees in an American Montessori Society (AMS) accredited school, we pledge to conduct ourselves professionally and personally in ways that will reflect our respect for each other and for the children we serve. We will do whatever is within our talents and capacity to protect the rights of each child to have the freedom and opportunity to develop to full potential.

Princeton Montessori Society is an equal opportunity employer seeking individual candidates who are responsible, respectful, and have a keen interest in learning and developing oneself.

Current Positions

Below are positions for which we are currently hiring. If interested, please complete an employment application and email resume to hr@pmonts.org.

Program Director, AMS-Affiliated Montessori Teacher Training Center

Are you a passionate Montessori educator and visionary leader ready to shape the future of Montessori teacher preparation? The Princeton Center for Teacher Education (PCTE) is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Program Director to lead our AMS-affiliated, MACTE-accredited training center into its next era of growth and innovation. If you believe in the power of authentic Montessori education, have stellar leadership skills and a passion for preparing exceptional educators, we invite you to apply!

About PCTE

PCTE is dedicated to developing highly skilled, passionate Montessori educators who foster authentic learning environments and believe in the joy of childhood. Our rigorous training programs integrate Montessori principles with cutting-edge adult learning strategies, ensuring that educators are well-prepared to make a lasting impact. As a leader in Montessori teacher training, PCTE is poised for expansion—offering new opportunities for professional growth, innovation, and accessibility.

Founded in 1989, Princeton Center for Teacher Education (PCTE) is a Montessori teacher training center dedicated to helping adults find and cultivate the maximum potential in every child as the focus of its Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) accredited and American Montessori Society (AMS) affiliated teacher education programs. Its world-class facility within the Princeton Montessori School offers a hands-on learning experience led by a highly-trained and experienced faculty that is second to none. Visit Our Website

Your Role as Director

We are looking for a change agent—a leader who will inspire, innovate, and elevate our well-established Montessori teacher training center. As the Director of PCTE, you will oversee all aspects of our Infant/Toddler, Early Childhood, and Elementary teacher training programs, ensuring excellence, accreditation compliance, and program expansion through in-person and online learning opportunities. You will also provide vision and leadership to expand the offerings of the training center to develop new revenue streams and meet the ever-changing needs of today’s adult-learners and Montessori educators worldwide. 

Why Join PCTE?

This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to lead a movement and build the future of Montessori education. As the Director of PCTE, you will:

  • Shape the next generation of Montessori educators and expand the reach of authentic Montessori training.
  • Drive innovation in Montessori education through cutting-edge training models and new learning formats.
  • Join a passionate, mission-driven community dedicated to advancing Montessori education worldwide.
  • Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package within a highly professional, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Shape the Future – Provide strategic leadership and vision to enhance and expand PCTE’s teacher training programs.
  • Innovate & Expand – Develop and implement blended and online learning models to increase accessibility and engagement for adult learners.
  • Uphold Excellence – Ensure all training programs align with Montessori principles and maintain AMS and MACTE accreditation standards.
  • Build Community – Cultivate relationships with Montessori schools, organizations, and educational leaders to promote PCTE’s programs and attract top adult learners.
  • Inspire & Mentor – Recruit, develop, and support a team of dedicated Montessori instructors, field consultants, and faculty.
  • Ensure Quality – Oversee curriculum development and ensure the highest standards in Montessori teacher preparation.
  • Lead with Impact – Represent PCTE at Montessori conferences, events, and networking opportunities to expand visibility and influence.
  • Manage Resources – Oversee fiscal responsibilities, ensuring effective budgeting and financial sustainability.

What We’re Looking For

  • Deep commitment to Montessori philosophy and authentic teacher preparation.
  • Montessori credential (I/T, EC, or Elementary) with at least five years of teaching experience in an AMS-accredited classroom. (EC preferred) 
  • Proven leadership experience in teacher training, school administration, or a related field.
  • Expertise in adult education, including online and blended learning methodologies.
  • Joy in mentoring and coaching adults
  • Strong vision for advancing Montessori teacher training through innovation and accessibility.
  • Exceptional communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
  • Experience with MACTE and/or AMS accreditation processes.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in education, leadership, or a related field preferred.
  • Continued professional development (minimum of 30 hours over the last 3 years).

How to Apply

If you are a visionary leader ready to transform Montessori teacher education, we want to hear from you!  To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and statement of educational philosophy to hr@princetonmontessori.org.

Princeton Center for Teacher Education is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage educators of all backgrounds to apply. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and fingerprinting. No phone calls, please.

Join us. Inspire the educators of tomorrow. Shape the future of Montessori education today!

Classroom Assistant / Substitute

Infant through Early Childhood programs

Seeking a focused, calm individual who enjoys working around young children and being a support to teachers.  The candidate should be someone who is interested in learning about the Montessori philosophy of teaching. Responsibilities include assisting teachers and preparing and maintaining a classroom environment in multi-age groupings from infants through age 6.  A quiet and calm demeanor and professional appearance are a must.  Background check necessary and previous experience a plus.  You would be called to work for either an 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or a 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM schedule on any given day.  Competitive hourly salary.

Elementary through Middle School programs

Seeking an energetic, well-balanced individual who enjoys working with older children and is comfortable and familiar implementing lesson plans left by subject teachers.  The candidate should be someone who is interested in learning about the Montessori philosophy of teaching. Responsibilities include assisting teachers, preparing and maintaining a classroom environment in multi-age groupings, and supervising and initiating lesson plans for subject teachers in their absence.  A professional appearance and respectful demeanor is a must.  Background check necessary and previous experience a plus.  You would be called to work for either an 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or a 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM schedule on any given day. Competitive hourly salary.

Princeton Montessori provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants or employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

What Parents Are Saying

The other day I came downstairs and my 4-year-old son was listening to 'Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart' on Alexa. He told me that Mozart's dad was named Leopold and his sister was Nannerl (it took him a second to remember her name and it sounded made up, so my husband and I googled it. Sure enough he was right). We asked what else he had been learning and he rattled off Antonio Lucio Vivaldi’s full name and referenced The Four Seasons. I think my jaw is still on the floor. It turns out that the Primary children have been learning about composers this fall and listening to their music. What incredible exposure for these young children!

Princeton Montessori is the very epitome of the principles of Maria Montessori. The School offers a nurturing, creative, academic, and well-rounded development for each child. As a parent, we cannot offer our daughter a more valuable first gift.

The faculty are, bar none, the absolute best. The teachers are very knowledge both about the Montessori philosophy and the best ways to work with children. I ask for their advice and insight for any issues we’re having at home, quite often. They’re also incredibly warm and nurturing with the children in a way I have not seen at any other school.

I’m struck by how much better the Montessori toddlers are at playing and working peacefully with their peers than toddlers in other nursery school programs. I credit the gifted PMonts teachers, and the Princeton Montessori educational approach, for how confident, happy, and collaborative toddlers in the PMonts program seem.

Our son is so proud of being a third-year Primary. He has attended this incredible school since he was one year old. He had absolutely wonderful Toddler teachers and flourished under their care. Now, he is a third-year Primary and we know he will be more than ready for Lower Elementary. Thank you to all the Teachers & Staff!

The school runs with one philosophy and so every faculty member and admin personnel share the same vision for the child. This consistency is unique in our area to Princeton Montessori. Combined with the integration of the teacher training program, we can proudly say that the spirit of Dr. Montessori’s principles permeates every aspect of our school. That’s what I value the most about our school!

Education is both a gift and a right. I feel the teachers at PMonts help our children to appreciate the value of their education. Understanding the value involves looking beyond school and appreciating how education is a tool that will allow them to explore challenging goals, to grow as individuals and most importantly, chase their dreams.

This is our first year at Princeton Montessori and my daughter is in the toddler program. It’s been nothing short of amazing. Teachers are phenomenal and my daughter has learned so much already!

I will never cease to be amazed at the capabilities of the young child. In the Montessori environment, the very youngest students show incredible independence and competence. At Princeton Montessori School the teachers truly help the children to “help me do it myself”.

When I think about my personal philosophy on education I can check all the boxes with regards to the education my daughter is receiving at Princeton Montessori. I feel the teachers motivate the students by focusing on appreciating the value of education and the diversities of peoples around the world while stressing and leveraging the power of the uniqueness in each individual student. Ultimately, the role of an educator is to shape a new generation that will create a safer and better world for the future.

Princeton Montessori School is a school that exceeds any expectations imaginable. The school follows each and every child on an individual basis and nourishes each child’s academic, social, and emotional needs. It is a school where teachers appreciate all unique qualities each child brings.

Our daughter loves being at school. She confidently reported that she was happy with the safety measures in place, and that she felt “safe” at school. This was HUGE.

Princeton Montessori School turned out to be the best investment ever. We made some sacrifices in our lifestyle in order to be able to afford sending both children all the way through 8th grade, but now we are proud to note that we have two capable, confident, well-mannered young adults who are a pleasure to be around and who continue to love to work hard in their studies.

EXCEPTIONAL is the carefully chosen word to describe Princeton Montessori School. Our family has been part of the PMonts community from elementary through middle school. If I could give every child a gift that gift would be for them to experience the joy of learning every single day at PMonts. The multi-age classes provide the advantage of older students leading younger students and younger students watching the wonderful examples of the older children. The children recognize the strengths of others as being positive and not competitive. Princeton Montessori is much more than academic college prep - it is life prep!

Our child previously attended a reputable public elementary school. During that time, she often complained that she was bored at school. I was concerned that the school's 'one-size-fits-all' education model was gradually dimming her thirst for knowledge. I wanted the flames of her engagement and curiosity to be fanned, not extinguished. She is now back at Princeton Montessori and I am happy to report that she is no longer bored. In fact, her inner flame has never been stronger!

Our daughter has been in the infant center for only six months, but we believe it has been the most transformative and influential time of her life. The Infant Center teachers planted a little seed in our daughter’s heart, and it has grown and blossomed into a beautiful, resilient flower with their warm love and care. ...We have observed her world expanding astronomically, filled with beautiful memories of her teachers and friends. We have been thoroughly impressed and constantly reassured by the quality of education and care the teachers provide.

We have always been thrilled with our PMonts experience, and this fall term has sent us through the roof. We are in awe of the tireless work of the faculty and administration, who have made possible such an inspiring in-person program. I have always been broadly grateful for the PMonts education my children have been so lucky to receive; this summer and fall, I felt grateful each and every day.

As a parent (and faculty member), Molly and I are beyond grateful for PMonts. Our children are SO happy here. I am more of a believer than ever before. Miles was fine at his public school but the difference is really clear - here, he is not just fine - he is totally thriving and so happy! I'm amazed.

"Princeton Montessori School students are open to diverse backgrounds, curious to learn new things, strong in their leadership and presentation skills, and confident. Thank you for providing an educational environment that encourages a child's total development. We know it is an incredible gift." -Middle School Parent