AMI Montessori Associate Teacher

Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental coverage

HSA with employer match

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays & PTO

Mentorship toward Lead Teacher role

Job summary

Provident Montessori School in San Francisco is seeking a Montessori Certified Junior Teacher for our Casa classroom. This hybrid role pairs an Assistant and Lead Guide, with the Junior Teacher delivering lessons, leading small groups, and building relationships with children and families while providing day‑to‑day classroom support.

The ideal candidate holds an AMI Primary Diploma (required) and a Bachelor's degree or higher, with 12 ECE semester units.

Qualifications

• AMI Diploma for Early Childhood (3–6) or in final stages
• Bachelor's degree or higher
• 12 ECE semester units (AMI Diploma may meet this)
• Criminal/background clearance
• Able to lift 40 lbs
• Up-to-date immunizations

Responsibilities

• Give individual and small-group lessons under supervision, with growing independence
• Support learning with Montessori materials throughout the day
• Record observations of children's activities and progress
• Build relationships with families at drop-off/pick-up
• Participate in parent/teacher conferences with Lead Guide
• Prepare and maintain the classroom environment
• Collaborate with staff and contribute to staff meetings
• Supervise outdoor play time

Skills

Montessori pedagogy

Observation & assessment

Family collaboration

Education

AMI Primary Diploma (3–6)

Bachelor's degree or higher

12 ECE units

Job description

About Us

Provident Montessori School is a small, community-oriented Montessori program in the Potrero Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, founded by an AMI-trained husband-and-wife team. We serve children from two to six and a half years across our Young Children's Community and Casa classrooms, nurturing independence, curiosity, concentration, and a lifelong love of learning through authentic Montessori practice.

About the Position

Provident Montessori School is seeking a Montessori Certified Junior Teacher for our Casa classroom. This is a hybrid role between our Assistant and Lead Guide positions: the Junior Teacher works alongside an established Lead Guide, taking on real teaching responsibility—giving lessons, leading small groups, and building relationships with children and families, while also providing day‑to‑day classroom support. We see this as a genuine three‑to‑five‑year pathway toward independently leading a Casa classroom.

Our ideal candidate holds an AMI Primary Diploma (required) and a Bachelor's degree or higher, with a strong appetite to learn from an experienced guide and grow into classroom leadership. Prior experience with 3‑to‑6‑year‑olds is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Give individual and small‑group lessons under supervision, with growing independence across the curriculum
• Support children's learning with Montessori materials throughout the day
• Record observations of children's activities and progress
• Build relationships with families at drop‑off and pick‑up
• Participate in parent/teacher conferences alongside the Lead Guide
• Prepare and maintain the classroom environment
• Collaborate with staff and contribute to staff meetings
• Supervise outdoor play time

Qualifications

• AMI Diploma for Early Childhood (3–6), or in the final stages of completing one
• Bachelor's degree or higher
• 12 ECE semester units (the AMI Diploma may meet this requirement)
• Criminal and background clearance
• Able to lift 40 lbs
• Up-to-date on required immunizations

Compliance (California Title 22)

• Live Scan fingerprinting with DOJ/FBI and CACI clearance
• TB clearance
• Mandated Reporter training
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification

Benefits

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience
• 100% employer‑paid health, vision, and dental coverage
• HSA with employer match
• 401(k) with 3% employer match
• Paid holidays, paid time off and bereavement leave
• Ongoing Montessori mentorship with a genuine pathway to a Lead Teacher role

Our Commitment

Provident Montessori School welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or physical or mental ability, or any other status protected under applicable law.