Sunny Hollow Montessori

Sunny Hollow Montessori is a day school in Saint Paul serving roughly 150 students across preschool, elementary, and middle school classrooms. The school adheres to the Montessori philosophy developed by Dr. Maria Montessori and recognized by the Association Montessori Internationale, an approach that emphasizes self-directed learning, hands-on materials, and mixed-age classroom communities.

What distinguishes teaching at Sunny Hollow Montessori is the pace and depth of observation required. Rather than lecturing to a grade level, Montessori educators spend significant time watching individual children work, identifying readiness for new concepts, and preparing the environment to support independent discovery. This demands training and patience—but it also means teachers see learning happen in ways that traditional classrooms often miss.

Sunny Hollow Montessori operates without religious affiliation, welcoming families from diverse backgrounds. The school supports language learning through Chinese (Mandarin), French, and Spanish programs, creating opportunities for staff who bring multilingual strengths. With enrollment between 101 and 200 students, the school remains small enough that hiring decisions carry real weight and collaboration across grade levels is routine.

The school is financially stable, having built net assets of over $840,000 and maintaining consistent revenue growth. This stability supports competitive hiring and investment in professional development for faculty.

Sunny Hollow Montessori typically seeks Montessori-certified or certifiable teachers for elementary and middle school classrooms, along with language specialists and support staff. Candidates drawn to child-centered pedagogy and willing to undergo Montessori training will find a thoughtful community committed to the work.