Undercroft Montessori School

Undercroft Montessori School serves 200–300 students in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It is an independent day school with no religious affiliation. The school commits to authentic Montessori education, academic excellence, independence, critical thinking, and respect for self and community.

Teaching Montessori is different work. Teachers observe and guide. They do not lecture. Students move through prepared classrooms at their own pace, using hands-on materials. A teacher watches, listens, and responds to what each child is ready to learn next. This requires Montessori certification and patience. It also builds close relationships with students—something many educators find deeply rewarding.

Undercroft Montessori School maintains stable finances with steady fundraising growth. Compensation reflects Montessori school economics. Salaries may be lower than traditional independent schools. In return, benefits often include professional development tied to Montessori practice, collaborative planning time, and alignment between your daily work and your teaching philosophy. The financial stability matters: it means the school invests in teacher growth and retention, not just survival.

Undercroft hires for Montessori-certified classroom teachers, assistant teachers, and support roles in administration and student services. Most teaching positions open in spring and early summer before the fall term. The school looks for educators who value child-centered learning and student independence.

For teachers seeking day school work in Oklahoma's independent school community, Undercroft offers stable employment built on Montessori principles. The school honors how children develop and learn. Faculty here choose depth of relationship over class size, and professional alignment over maximum pay.