Salaried: $43,000- $50,000/year (commensurate with training and experience), Annual raises
Job Type:
Full Time (7:15-3:15, Monday-Friday)
Qualifications:
- AMI or AMS Montessori Diploma (A to I Level) required
- Highlands Montessori completes background checks on all employees, including submitting their information to the Child Abuse Registry (TRAILS). All applicants must also confirm that they are legal to work in the US (I-9 documentation).
- Previous experience working with children strongly preferred
Job Description:
The lead guide is responsible for maintaining a beautifully and thoughtfully prepared environment in accordance with Montessori standards and training.
As an authentic Montessori school, Highlands Montessori believes in fostering independence, self-confidence, and a lifelong love for learning.
This is a full time, salaried position. Highlands Montessori offers ~24 paid holidays/year as well as 12 days of sick pay/year. Lead guides and assistants also receive an additional 1 week off in the summer.
Duties:
The general duties of the lead guide shall include, but shall not necessarily be limited to the following:
- Prepare a developmentally appropriate Montessori environment in line with Assistant’s to Infancy Training
- Rotate materials regularly based on observation of needs and interests of community
- Respect each child’s unique development, always seeing the child who is “not yet there”
- Prepare appropriate lessons for each child based on observation
- Monitor student progress (academic, motor, social-emotional)
- Train assistant guide in Montessori philosophy and maintain open communication with all staff
- Establish positive relationships with the children and families
- Speak to children in a respectful tone in line with the Montessori philosophy
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $43,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- AMI A to I Certificate (Preferred)
Work Location: In person