Careers at CFMS

Seeking Adolescent Program Guides and/or Content Specialists

Christian Family Montessori School (CFMS) is seeking passionate, collaborative educators to help grow and shape our AMI adolescent program in Washington, DC., which launched in 2024.

For 45 years, CFMS has been a cornerstone of Montessori education in the D.C. region, offering a rare blend of high-quality Montessori practice paired with deep commitment to social equity and spiritual formation. The school is AMI-recognized at the Primary, Elementary, and Adolescent levels.

Our adolescent community is rooted in Montessori’s vision: a place where adolescents engage in meaningful work, intellectual inquiry, community life, production & exchange, and opportunities for moral and spiritual development.

As we continue to expand our adolescent program, we welcome candidates with experience and/or interest in one or more of the following areas:

• Humanities

• Science

• Mathematics

• Language Arts

• Spanish

• Production & Exchange

• Experiential and place-based learning

This is an exciting opportunity for educators who are energized by building and collaborating within a developing adolescent program and who believe in honoring the full development of the young person — intellectual, social, practical, moral, and spiritual.

Why Join CFMS?

Mission-Driven Accessibility

We are uniquely dedicated to financial accessibility; our tuition level is 70% lower than typical independent schools in the area, and nearly half of our families receive need-based tuition assistance, creating a truly diverse socioeconomic community.

Rooted in Spiritual Formation

We seek to support the spiritual and moral development of adolescents alongside their academic and social growth. Our lower school program is uniquely integrated with the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, an expansive spiritual formation program rooted in Montessori principles.  This is a community where all faiths are celebrated and each person is encouraged to honor their religious traditions more fully and faithfully in their own lives. 

Active ABAR Commitment

We are a POC and LGBTQIA affirming community that actively engages in Anti-Bias/Anti-Racism (ABAR) work across all levels of the school.

A Collaborative Environment

Our staff is collegial and collaborative, and educators work closely together across disciplines to support adolescents through integrated, experiential learning. CFMS also enjoys a close partnership with the nearby Washington Montessori Institute, providing ongoing opportunities for professional collaboration and growth.

A Strong Parent Partnership

CFMS’s Parent Co-operative model creates an unusually engaged and connected school community. Families play an active role in supporting the life of the school through service, leadership, and community participation, fostering deep relationships between parents, staff, and students. This spirit of shared investment and collaboration is central to CFMS's culture and helps sustain our commitment to accessibility, belonging, and community care.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated salary range for full-time positions is $55,000 to $70,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Part-time positions are compensated on a pro-rata basis within this range. Full-time and part-time positions are available.  Compensation includes employer-sponsored group health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), retirement contributions, and competitive salaries. Benefits eligibility may vary based on position type and hours worked; details will be provided at the time of offer. 

Positions may be classified as exempt or non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act depending on the level of education, experience, and duties assigned. Classification and overtime eligibility will be confirmed at the time of offer.

Responsibilities

Depending on experience and specialization, essential responsibilities include:

• Guiding adolescents through interdisciplinary academic studies and project-based learning

• Supporting Production & Exchange, micro-economy, entrepreneurship, or community-based work

• Advising students socially, emotionally, and spiritually

• Collaborating with colleagues to design an integrated curriculum and meaningful adolescent work

• Participating in field studies, community experiences, and off-site trips

• Building a prepared environment that promotes independence, dignity, responsibility, and collaboration

• Contributing to an inclusive and equity-centered community grounded in ABAR principles

• Partnering with families in support of adolescent growth and development

Ideal Candidates Will:

• Have experience working with adolescents

• Demonstrate warmth, humility, flexibility, and a collaborative spirit

• Bring academic and/or professional expertise in one or more relevant disciplines

• Hold a BA or MA in a relevant field and/or significant professional experience connected to adolescent learning

• Value Montessori philosophy and adolescent-centered education

• Be committed to anti-bias and anti-racist educational practices

• Appreciate the importance of spiritual and moral development during adolescence

• Be energized by helping build a growing and evolving program

AMI Montessori training is preferred, and candidates interested in pursuing AMI adolescent training are encouraged to apply. 

Physical Requirements

This position may require the ability to stand, walk, and move throughout indoor and outdoor learning environments for extended periods. Educators may be required to accompany students on field studies and off-site trips, which may involve walking on uneven terrain, navigating public transportation, and supervising adolescents in community settings. Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds (e.g., supplies, project materials) may be required. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Christian Family Montessori School is committed to equal employment opportunity.  We are proud of our diversity, and we work hard to make sure that people are treated fairly so that they may grow and achieve their full potential.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, personal appearance, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, credit information, national origin, age, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  In addition, Christian Family Montessori School has a zero tolerance policy concerning any form of sexual harassment.

Christian Family Montessori School complies with federal and District of Columbia disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Keely Boomhower at keely@cfmschool.org.

Additional Terms

Employment at CFMS is at-will, meaning either the employee or the school may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice. Nothing in this posting or in any CFMS materials constitutes a guarantee of employment for any specific duration.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check, which may include criminal history, sex offender registry, and child abuse and neglect registry screenings, as required for positions working with minors.

To Apply

Please contact Keely Boomhower keely@cfmschool.org with your resume and a brief letter of interest. Resume review will be on-going. 

Christian Family Montessori School is accepting applications for a Lead  Elementary Guide for our vibrant Upper Elementary Community. 

Established in 1981, CFMS serves a diverse student body of students ages 3-15 in the heart of Washington DC and is fully recognized by AMI at the Primary, Elementary, and Adolescent Levels. Unique among the region’s independent schools, our lower tuition attracts families who wouldn’t otherwise consider private education. Our students come from a wide range of socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds, and from various family structures. We are a LGBTQIA friendly community. CFMS serves the development of the whole child by pairing Montessori with the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.

Why Join CFMS?

Mission-Driven Accessibility

We are uniquely dedicated to financial accessibility; our tuition level is 70% lower than typical independent schools in the area, and nearly half of our families receive need-based tuition assistance, creating a truly diverse socioeconomic community.

Rooted in Spiritual Formation

We seek to support the spiritual and moral development of adolescents alongside their academic and social growth. Our lower school program is uniquely integrated with the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, an expansive spiritual formation program rooted in Montessori principles.  This is a community where all faiths are celebrated and each person is encouraged to honor their religious traditions more fully and faithfully in their own lives. 

Active ABAR Commitment

We are a POC and LGBTQIA affirming community that actively engages in Anti-Bias/Anti-Racism (ABAR) work across all levels of the school.

A Collaborative Environment

Our staff is collegial and collaborative, and educators work closely together across disciplines to support adolescents through integrated, experiential learning. CFMS also enjoys a close partnership with the nearby Washington Montessori Institute, providing ongoing opportunities for professional collaboration and growth.

A Strong Parent Partnership

CFMS’s Parent Co-operative model creates an unusually engaged and connected school community. Families play an active role in supporting the life of the school through service, leadership, and community participation, fostering deep relationships between parents, staff, and students. This spirit of shared investment and collaboration is central to CFMS's culture and helps sustain our commitment to accessibility, belonging, and community care.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation includes employer-sponsored group health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), retirement contributions, and competitive salaries.  The anticipated salary range for full-time positions is $55,000 to $70,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

Responsibilities include:

• Delivery and recordkeeping of lessons across the entire AMI Elementary Curriculum to meet the needs of individual students and the classroom community.

• Collaborating with colleagues across the school, coordinating especially with the Elementary Catechist and Enrichment and Extended Care staff. 

• Supervising and mentoring the classroom assistant 

• Supporting community experiences, and student-led "goings out"

• Maintaining a prepared environment that promotes independence, dignity, responsibility, and collaboration

• Contributing to an inclusive and equity-centered community grounded in ABAR principles

• Partnering with families in support of student growth and development

Ideal Candidates Will:

• Have experience working with students age 6-9 or 9-12

• Demonstrate warmth, humility, flexibility, and a collaborative spirit

• Hold a Bachelors Degree or higher

• Value Montessori philosophy 

• Be committed to anti-bias and anti-racist educational practices

• Appreciate the importance of spiritual and moral development 

• Be energized by working with a small diverse staff and parent community.

An AMI Montessori Elementary Diploma is required. 

Physical Requirements

This position may require the ability to stand, walk, and move throughout indoor and outdoor learning environments for extended periods. Educators may be required to accompany students on field studies and off-site trips, which may involve walking on uneven terrain, navigating public transportation, and supervising adolescents in community settings. Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds (e.g., supplies, project materials) may be required. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Christian Family Montessori School is committed to equal employment opportunity.  We are proud of our diversity, and we work hard to make sure that people are treated fairly so that they may grow and achieve their full potential.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, personal appearance, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, credit information, national origin, age, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  In addition, Christian Family Montessori School has a zero tolerance policy concerning any form of sexual harassment.

Christian Family Montessori School complies with federal and District of Columbia disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Keely Boomhower at keely@cfmschool.org.

Additional Terms

Employment at CFMS is at-will, meaning either the employee or the school may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice. Nothing in this posting or in any CFMS materials constitutes a guarantee of employment for any specific duration.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check, which may include criminal history, sex offender registry, and child abuse and neglect registry screenings, as required for positions working with minors.

To Apply

Please contact Keely Boomhower keely@cfmschool.org with your resume and a brief letter of interest. Resume review will be on-going.