Careers

About Montessori Academy:

Serving students 18 months through 6^th grade, MANJ is AMI recognized, and has been providing an exceptional Montessori experience since 1965 and is the longest running AMI recognized Montessori School in New Jersey. The mission of Montessori Academy is to nurture and guide our students in the development of character, compassion, respect, curiosity,  the means to learn, to invent, and to participate fully and joyfully in life – independently and in collaboration with others.

Nestled in a beautiful natural setting, our campus offers stunning gardens, wooded trails, and outdoor spaces that bring the Montessori curriculum to life every day. Our families are deeply committed partners in their children's education — engaged, supportive, and aligned with the Montessori philosophy. Our leadership team fosters a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, and genuine care for every member of our community, children and guides alike.

We are located 1 hour from the Jersey seashore, 1 ½ hours from ski areas, 1 ½ hours from New York City, and within easy commute of Philadelphia with its fine, educational, cultural and entertainment offerings.

Our Mission:

We at MANJ are committed to the AMI philosophy created by Maria Montessori to guarantee authenticity of the method. The environment in which we work encourages a synergetic and peaceful community by which furthering the students’ physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs. Not in the service of any political or social creed should the teacher work, but in the service of the complete human being, able to exercise in freedom a self-disciplined will and judgment, unperverted by prejudice and undistorted by fear. – Maria Montessori

We pursue our mission by maintaining the highest standards of facility and instruction as set out by the Association Montessori Internationale.

Preferred Experience, Qualifications, and Distinctions:

Applicants must hold a Montessori teaching certificate for the level for which they are applying. Teaching experience in a Montessori environment is preferred, but others will be considered. We are looking for guides who bring warmth, patience, and a deep love of childhood to this work. Strong observational skills, a commitment to the prepared environment, and the ability to collaborate well with colleagues and families are essential.Interested candidates should send an email to miss.jennie@manj.org, providing a brief cover letter in the body of the email, and a resume as an attachment.

Salary:

Montessori Academy offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. Our benefits package includes paid time off, tuition remission, dedicated planning time and professional development opportunities. Added benefits are well-equipped classrooms, a supportive and collaborative environment foster professional and personal growth, and the joy of working on a truly beautiful campus surrounded by nature with a community that is glad you're there!

​Contact:

Please submit a resume and brief cover letter or introduction to miss.jennie@manj.org