Montessori 7th-9th Grade Language Arts and Spanish Teacher

The Montessori School of Greater Hartford is looking to hire a dedicated, passionate, full-time teacher qualified to teach both Language & Literature, as well as Spanish as a second language, to 7th-9th grade students. The teaching position, available as of August 2025, is a unique opportunity to work alongside adolescents on a farm campus where work on the land is integrated with academic studies. The applicant must enjoy guiding experiential learning opportunities in a small, friendly, collaborative school community and have a deep appreciation for the natural world and agriculture. An ability to engage young adolescents in a variety of activities and to enjoy working alongside them both outdoors and in the classroom is essential. 

The applicant, a college graduate, must be able to guide studies of literature – selecting texts, planning for discussions and seminars, and building literacy and writing skills across the disciplines and across genres: essay writing, creative writing, research writing, and so forth. The candidate should aim to inspire a love of literature and the humanities and to engage adolescents with diverse texts, differentiated teaching strategies, and meaningful activities that enhance reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension. 

For Spanish-language teaching, the applicant must have the level of fluency and mastery necessary to guide both beginners and advanced learners with differentiated instruction. The applicant will create an engaging, student-centered learning environment that fosters Spanish language proficiency while deepening adolescents’ appreciation of, and ability to contribute positively to, a multicultural world. 

MSGH, established in 1964, is an AMI recognized school that serves approximately 230 children
from 15 months to 15 years. Our new Teacher/Guide will join a team of passionate, warm, committed
people dedicated to serving each adolescent with respect and joy. We are looking for a team player
who takes initiative and communicates with children, staff and parents with maturity, sensitivity,
and respect.

MSGH is a supportive, inclusive environment for staff, children, and their families. With several
in administration holding AMI Diplomas, the school is committed to consistency, in all its actions
and interactions, and to providing the highest standard of Montessori to all its constituents.
MSGH offers a generous benefits package and excellent opportunities for professional
development, including sponsoring qualified candidates to earn their AMI Adolescent Diploma.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Please send your resume to Mary
McHale at marym@msgh.org