Springmont School

Springmont School, founded in 1963, is the oldest Montessori school in the Southeast. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the day school enrolls about 250 students from age 18 months through 8th grade. Springmont serves families who want hands-on learning in mixed-age classrooms where children move at their own pace and learn through exploration.

Teaching Montessori at Springmont differs sharply from traditional schools. Your job centers on observation: you watch each child's interests and readiness, then introduce work that challenges without overwhelming. Guides spend far less time lecturing and far more time on one-to-one assessment and preparing learning spaces. Faculty across Springmont share one pedagogical approach, which eliminates constant debate over teaching methods. That unity is rare and makes your daily work clearer and more cohesive.

The physical spaces matter deeply. Classrooms are large, bright rooms filled with materials made to invite discovery. The outdoor campus extends learning through movement and nature—both core to Montessori. Spanish and Latin thread through the curriculum, opening cross-disciplinary work with colleagues who teach different grades and subjects.

Day school employment brings practical rewards. You work standard hours without on-campus housing obligations, leaving time for personal life and Atlanta community involvement. Springmont maintains stable finances and reinvests in facilities and teacher resources, signaling long-term institutional health.

The school hires year-round for early childhood educators, elementary teachers, and middle school faculty, plus administrative and support staff. For teachers committed to Montessori practice, Springmont offers established stability in Atlanta alongside colleagues who share your pedagogical beliefs.