Work at Capucine
Who we are:
Capucine Montessori is a small teacher-led Montessori school for 3-6 year-olds that also offers support and education for parents. We are located in Cambridge, Massachusetts near Porter Square in an area nestled between small businesses and a beautiful residential neighborhood. We are a Wildflower school, which means we are part of a larger network of small Montessori schools. Our mission is to collaborate with families to nurture the minds and the spirits of young children. We strive for equity, community, and connections with nature in our urban environment. We want our staff to reflect the rich diversity of our students and families, as well as the commitment of our community towards the success of the school.
Montessori Teacher Leader/Co Head of school
Position: Montessori Preschool Teacher Leader / Co Head of School
Location: Cambridge, MA- USA
Employment Type: Full-Time (20h in the classroom + 20 hours of administrative tasks)
Start date: part time onboarding over the Summer 2025 and full time starting September 2025
About Us
Capucine Montessori School is a French/English, dual immersion, Montessori classroom, serving children ages 2.9 to 6 years, and their families. Through carefully designed, developmentally appropriate Montessori environments, we guide children on their journey of discovery and growth. We are looking for a passionate and experienced educational leader to help uphold our school’s mission and support our talented team of educators.
Position Summary
The Montessori Preschool Teacher Leader / Co-head of School is responsible for both educational leadership and operational management, ensuring that our preschool provides a warm, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning experience. This position requires a leader who can inspire staff, connect with families, and oversee the daily operations of our school to create an environment where each child flourishes.
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Key Responsibilities
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Educational Leadership
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Montessori Program Oversight: Develop and uphold the school’s Montessori philosophy, supporting a rich learning environment aligned with Montessori principles.
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Teacher Development: Mentor and guide preschool teachers, fostering professional growth, conducting regular classroom observations, and providing constructive feedback.
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Curriculum Enhancement: Collaborate with teachers to design and implement a curriculum that promotes independence, creativity, and social-emotional development in alignment with Montessori methods.
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Professional Development: Coordinate training opportunities for staff to enhance their Montessori practices, child development knowledge, and classroom management skills.
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Family and Community Engagement
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Parent Communication: Build strong relationships with families, facilitating open communication, and providing regular updates on student progress and school events with the staff and the co-head of school
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Community Building: Foster a collaborative and inclusive community through family events, parent education workshops, and opportunities for families to engage with the school.
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Operational Leadership
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Team Management: Oversee with the co-head of school hiring, onboarding, and performance reviews for teaching and support staff, ensuring alignment with the school’s values and goals.
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Budget and Resource Management: Manage the school’s budget, allocate resources responsibly, ensure financial sustainability, prepare Fiscal year taxes with CPA,
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Day-to-Day Operations: Oversee daily administrative and operational tasks to ensure smooth functioning of the preschool, including scheduling, supplies management, and facility upkeep.
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Qualifications
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Education and Certification: Montessori certification (AMS, AMI, or equivalent) required
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Experience: Minimum 3 years experienced lead experience preferred, prior leadership or administrative experience is a plus.
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Skills: Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills. Ability to foster a warm and respectful learning environment, rooted in Montessori principles, bilingual French-English is a plus
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Compensation + Benefits
70-80K depending on experience
Health, Dental, 401K (after a year of service), lunch provided, paid vacations, sick days
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If you are a dedicated Montessori professional with a deep commitment to early childhood education and a passion for leading a preschool team, we invite you to apply. Join us in creating a joyful, safe, and enriching Montessori community for our young learners.
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To Apply: Please complete this google form, then send your resume, cover letter, and references to Séverine Bion Meunier and Marion Geiger at info@capucinemontessori.org
French Montessori Assistant Teacher
Position: Assistant Teacher
Location: Cambridge, MA- USA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Start date: August 25, 2025
About Us
Capucine Montessori School is a French/English, dual immersion, Montessori classroom, serving children ages 2.9 to 6 years, and their families. Through carefully designed, developmentally appropriate Montessori environments, we guide children on their journey of discovery and growth. We are looking for a passionate, hard working and experienced assistant teacher to support the lead teacher and children in the classroom.
Position Summary
The Montessori Assistant Teacher is responsible for supporting the lead teacher, the children and aiding in the maintenance of the prepared environment.
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Key Responsibilities
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The assistant teacher responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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supporting the lead teacher in maintaining the tone of the Montessori classroom and assisting children while the lead teacher gives individualized lessons
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Recording observations in a notebook to share with the lead teacher(s)
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Leading vocabulary lessons/games in French with small groups from time to time
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Supporting children with self-care needs
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Supporting school operations roles such as preparing laundry bag for families each Friday
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maintaining a peaceful and calm classroom
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organizing, cleaning and sanitizing the space
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aiding in transitions at lunch and nap time
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supervising nap time
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planning, leading and taking part in communal or special programs beyond the classroom
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participating in professional development opportunities during the Term and/or during the summer as required (all staff are responsible to track their 20 hours of PD per year and provide certificates to Marion Geiger)
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coordinating roles and responsibilities with your team members
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communicating with your team members and collaborating as a team
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be professional and on time
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Supporting the team with cleanup of the classroom and kitchen area; trash removal; tidying spaces, cleaning bathrooms if necessary
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Qualifications
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Early Childhood Degree
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Fluency in French
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At least one year of experience in a Montessori (preferred) or early childhood classroom
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Compensation + Benefits
29-36K depending on experience
Health, Dental, 401K (after a year of service), lunch provided, paid vacations, sick days
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If you are a dedicated Montessori professional with a deep commitment to early childhood education and a passion for leading a preschool team, we invite you to apply. Join us in creating a joyful, safe, and enriching Montessori community for our young learners.
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To Apply: Please send your resume (CV), cover letter, and references to Séverine Bion Meunier and Marion Geiger at info@capucinemontessori.org