Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary (Maternity Leave Coverage)

Duration: Approximately 4 months (Late January 2027 through May 2027)

Work Days/Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:45 am - 3:45 pm

School:Terra School is in Serenbe, an idyllic community nestled among preserved forests and meadows in South Fulton county. Just 45 minutes outside of Atlanta, we opened our new campus in August 2023 with state-of-the-art 1500 square foot classrooms and attached outdoor learning spaces. As a community-based STEAM school, we serve families from a range of cities and towns in Fulton, Coweta, Carroll and Fayette counties.

We currently have 245 students and offer programs spanning from 8 weeks through 12th grade. Our goal is to nurture students who thrive in a diverse and ever-evolving world, equipped with resilience, intellectual humility, an ethical compass, and boundless curiosity.

Position:Terra School at Serenbe seeks a Montessori Primary Support Guide (ages 3-6) to provide temporary classroom coverage during a maternity leave from late January through May 2027. As a Primary Support Guide, you will play a key role in maintaining a positive environment, supporting the lead educators, and empowering students during this transition period. As a Montessori program, we strive to support the sensitive periods of each learner. The goal is to allow them to develop an intrinsic motivation to learn. This position serves as additional support and guidance in the Primary classroom (ages 3-6) where needed for the duration of the assignment.

Responsibilities:

• Environmental Support: Prepare daily classroom spaces, ensuring access to materials. Anticipate and address safety concerns.

• Curriculum Implementation: Assist in implementing Montessori lessons and curricula, and assist in tone-keeping and classroom management.

• Accountability and Empowerment: Empower our youngest learners by promoting self-care and independence.

• Academic Assistance: Assist with daily classroom routines and reinforce learning.

• Classroom Operations: Perform miscellaneous duties to support classroom operations, i.e., rest time, lunch, and outside time.

• Relating joyfully and sensitively to children.

• Following teacher-provided lesson plans in the event of a teacher absence.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in early childhood, childcare, or Montessori environments

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Help children by giving them the tools to be independent

• Are open to guiding your colleagues, and be guided by them in turn

• Take pride in your work

• Get energized and inspired by working with young children!

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have obtained a Montessori diploma or certification, or training (AMS, AMI, MACTE preferred)

• Have obtained an Associates Credential in Infant and Toddler Care (or equivalent experience)

• Have experience with the 3-6 age group in a group setting

Compensation:This is a temporary position paid at a flat daily rate.

APPLICATION NOTESInterested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references to Nicole Bettis, Director of Education (nicoleb@terraatserenbe.org). Feel free to include any additional supporting documents that would help us better understand your qualifications and suitability for the role.

Terra School at Serenbe is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

Please explore our website to learn more about our community. After reviewing the employment opportunities and job postings, we invite you to apply through our website, which will allow us to review your materials, talents, and qualifications. You can also include supporting documents to help us get to know you better.

After reviewing each candidate's materials, we will notify you if proceeding with a phone interview. After the first round of interviews (by phone), we will select candidates to interview on campus. Depending on the position, an on-campus interview may include speaking with administrators and faculty members, as well as observing classrooms. Visiting campus is an important part of our interview process and offers a sense of what it means to work and teach at Terra.

Posting: August 31, 2026

Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary (Maternity Leave Coverage)

Duration: Approximately 4 months (January 2027 through early-April 2027)

Work Days/Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:45 am - 3:45 pm

School:Terra School is in Serenbe, an idyllic community nestled among preserved forests and meadows in South Fulton county. Just 45 minutes outside of Atlanta, we opened our new campus in August 2023 with state-of-the-art 1500 square foot classrooms and attached outdoor learning spaces. As a community-based STEAM school, we serve families from a range of cities and towns in Fulton, Coweta, Carroll and Fayette counties.

We currently have 245 students and offer programs spanning from 8 weeks through 12th grade. Our goal is to nurture students who thrive in a diverse and ever-evolving world, equipped with resilience, intellectual humility, an ethical compass, and boundless curiosity.

Position:Terra School at Serenbe seeks a dedicated and collaborative High School math teacher to provide temporary classroom coverage during a maternity leave from January through early April, 2027. As a math teacher, the courses include: geometry and algebra I & II 

Our high school is intentionally designed as a four-year cohort, with students remaining in the same classroom community throughout their high school experience. Instruction is grounded in individually prescribed learning within a multi-age setting, allowing students to be appropriately challenged, supported, and celebrated for their individual growth and achievement.

Responsibilities:

• Curriculum Planning:

  • Lead in planning lessons and curricula.

  • Collaborate on a curriculum map for the academic year.

  • Use inquiry-based learning as a guidepost for curriculum.

• Accountability and Empowerment:

  • Hold students accountable to commitments.

  • Empower students to take the lead in their education.

• Parental Engagement:

  • Confer with parents on children's progress.

• Academic Assistance:

  • Assist with lesson assignments and reinforce learning.

  • Run small group lessons and discussions.

Environmental Support:

• Prepare daily classroom spaces, ensuring access to materials.

• Anticipate and address safety concerns.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or Higher, with a strong background in math education.

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. A passion for learning and a desire to develop a knowledge of current best practices in high school education.

• Love and understanding of early teenagers

• Clear interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team to create a positive, nurturing environment for all students.

• Comfort with technology and online learning platforms.

Compensation: This is a temporary position paid at a flat daily rate.

APPLICATION NOTES

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references to Kara Nygren Adler, Admissions & HIring Coordinator (karaa@terraatserenbe.org). Feel free to include any additional supporting documents that would help us better understand your qualifications and suitability for the role.

After reviewing each candidate's materials, we will notify you if proceeding with a phone interview. After the first round of interviews (by phone), we will select candidates to interview on campus. Depending on the position, an on-campus interview may include speaking with administrators and faculty members, as well as observing classrooms. Visiting campus is an important part of our interview process and offers a sense of what it means to work and teach at Terra.

Terra School at Serenbe is committed to equal opportunity employment. We do not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any other protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws. We encourage a diverse pool of candidates to apply, and we look forward to welcoming individuals who share our commitment to creating an inclusive educational environment.