Manager of Montessori Learning & Content Development (REMOTE)

About the American Montessori Society 

The American Montessori Society (AMS) is the foremost advocate for quality Montessori education. AMS sets the high professional standards that inform Montessori education as practiced in AMS-accredited schools and taught in AMS-affiliated teacher education programs. AMS provides an information center for its members, the media, and the public; a voice in the public policy arena; and a mobilizing force for the global Montessori community, through support services, research, and professional development events. Thousands enjoy AMS membership globally and attend AMS's premier conference for professional Montessori educators, The Montessori Event, in person and online. AMS comprises over 20,000 members, including 1,300 private and public schools.

AMS is classified as a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt, nonprofit organization.

Reports to: Executive Director

Works close with: Staff in all areas of the organization 

Classification: Full-time FTE (1.0), Regular, Exempt

Salary Range: $70,000-$75,000

Designation: Remote working in the Eastern Time Zone. Position involves work-related travel in the United States 2-4 times per year including the Annual Conference

Employee must reside in one of the following states: Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Michigan, Tennessee, Iowa, Wisconsin, Missouri, Minnesota, and Texas 

To Apply: 

To apply for one of the Manager positions within the Montessori Learning, Research & Innovation Team, please submit the following materials:

Cover Letter

• Address your interest in AMS and highlight relevant experience, qualifications, and your passion for AMS and Montessori education.

Montessori 

• Submit a Montessori Philosophy Statement. Outline your core beliefs, values, and non-negotiables as they relate to Montessori pedagogy and practice. Your statement should reflect your understanding of the Montessori method, your commitment to high-fidelity implementation and practice, and the principles you uphold in school and classroom culture, materials, teacher roles, and the prepared environment.

Resume

Only applications complete with a resume, cover letter and Montessori Philosophy Statement will be considered.

Note to the applicant:  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.  No calls please. Must be eligible to work in the United States.

AMS is seeking a creative, visionary, and detail-oriented educator to join our newly formed Montessori Learning, Research & Innovation Team as the Manager of Montessori Learning & Content Development. This position will play a leading role in reimagining Montessori content for today’s adult learners and teacher educators, beginning with the creation of a comprehensive AMS Resource Library for use by AMS Teacher Education Programs (TEPs).

The ideal candidate is a skilled Montessori practitioner and a creative thinker, visual storyteller, and curriculum designer—someone who can bring high-fidelity Montessori content to life through written curriculum, rich visuals, lesson videos, and beautifully designed, branded materials. They must be committed to innovation while upholding the core tenets of Montessori philosophy and pedagogy as outlined in AMS’s teacher education affiliation handbook. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a high-quality AMS Resource Library, beginning with Early Childhood, and expanding to Infant/Toddler and Elementary in future phases.

• Create and design Montessori manuals and albums for adult learners and teacher educators that reflect AMS practices, core content, and inclusive approaches. Ensure alignment with AMS standards, accreditation expectations, and authentic Montessori pedagogy.

• Collaborate with designers, illustrators, photographers, and videographers to develop visually engaging albums and lesson demonstration videos.

• Prepare and style a mock classroom environment to serve as the backdrop for photo and video production.

• Bring creativity and artistry to layouts, visuals, and instructional formats to support multiple adult learning styles.

• Rethink traditional album structures to better serve contemporary adult learners and educators.

• Engage the AMS community—including TEP instructors, teacher trainers, and Montessori classroom teachers—in feedback and idea generation.

• Incorporate inclusive, modern, and culturally relevant design principles into all materials.

• Manage the phased rollout of materials and videos across age levels and formats.

• Collaborate with other members of the Montessori Learning, Research & Innovation Team to ensure alignment, consistency, and shared resources for AMS learning and professional development content.

• Maintain project timelines, quality standards, and version control of all assets.

• Support the Executive Director with special projects and initiatives.

• Serve as a Montessori thought partner, providing Montessori-based insights to internal teams. 

• Collaborate with the events team to develop and approve Montessori programming to meet the educational needs of the Montessori community and adheres to AMS standards, AMS events include: The Montessori Event, Labposium, regional symposiums, leadership gatherings, summits, and research forums. 

• Passion for advancing the AMS movement and supporting high-quality Montessori learning and innovation across various age levels. AMS or approved Montessori credential required (Early Childhood; additional levels preferred). 

• Minimum of 6 years of teaching experience in a Montessori classroom environment.

• Experience in adult instruction or teacher education

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in education, research, or a related field strongly preferred.

• Strong understanding of Montessori philosophy, lesson design, and core practices.

• Demonstrated experience in curriculum writing, content creation, or resource development for adult learners.

• Exceptional visual and artistic sensibility, with experience working alongside creative teams or in creative production environments.

• Proficiency in Google Workspace; familiarity with design tools and learning platforms a plus.

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

• Strong project management skills and ability to meet deadlines with excellence.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, planning, and follow-through capabilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex ideas clearly and accessibly.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a diverse network of educators, researchers, and organizational partners.

• Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

AMS has a strong benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b), Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and generous Paid Time Off, Sick Days, Holidays and other time off. 

The American Montessori Society is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, family responsibility, political affiliation or any other status protected by applicable laws.

No calls please.