Children's House Guide

Prismhr Hire; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and breaks

PTO 80 hours annually

Paid maternity leave

Tuition benefit for employee children

Job summary

Community Montessori School in Georgetown, Texas, is seeking a warm and professional Children’s House Guide to lead a Montessori classroom for ages 3–6. You’ll foster a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment aligned with Montessori philosophy and school expectations, while partnering with families to support each child’s growth.

The ideal candidate holds an AMI Montessori Primary Diploma or AMS Early Childhood Credential, brings strong communication and

Qualifications

• AMI Montessori Primary Diploma or AMS Early Childhood Credential.
• Strong understanding of Montessori philosophy and child development.
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and basic technology tools.
• Ability to meet all applicable background check and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain a Montessori classroom aligned with Montessori principles and school expectations.
• Guide students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate Montessori lessons and classroom activities.
• Maintain accurate student records and classroom documentation.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Collaborate with classroom support staff and school leadership to ensure classroom consistency and student success.
• Participate in school events, meetings, and professional development.

Skills

Montessori philosophy

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

AMI Montessori Primary Diploma

AMS Early Childhood Credential

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Google Workspace

Transparent Classroom

Job description

Community Montessori School is seeking a warm, collaborative, and highly professional Children’s House Guide to join our Montessori community. The ideal candidate is deeply committed to authentic Montessori practice, values respectful relationships with children and families, and brings both warmth and academic rigor to the classroom environment.

About Community Montessori School

Community Montessori School is committed to authentic Montessori practice, strong academic outcomes, and a connected, respectful school community. We believe children thrive in environments that balance independence, curiosity, structure, responsibility, and meaningful relationships.

Position Overview

The Children’s House Guide is responsible for leading a Montessori classroom serving children ages 3–6 and ensuring a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment aligned with Montessori philosophy and school expectations.

This role includes preparing and maintaining the classroom environment, guiding student development, planning and implementing lessons, maintaining student records, partnering with families, and collaborating closely with classroom support staff and school leadership.

The Children’s House Guide works collaboratively with school leadership and staff to support student growth, classroom consistency, and a strong school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain an engaging Montessori classroom environment aligned with Montessori principles and school expectations
• Guide students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate Montessori lessons and classroom activities
• Maintain accurate student records and classroom documentation
• Build positive, respectful relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Collaborate with classroom support staff and school leadership to ensure classroom consistency and student success
• Participate in school events, meetings, and professional development

Position Details

• Full-Time
• Exempt
• On-Site

Qualifications

Required

• AMI Montessori Primary Diploma or AMS Early Childhood Credential
• Strong understanding of Montessori philosophy and child development
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and basic technology tools
• Ability to meet all applicable background check and regulatory requirements

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in education, child development, or related field
• Prior experience in a Montessori Children’s House environment
• Experience using Transparent Classroom or similar student documentation systems

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This role requires active engagement with students throughout the school day, including:

• Frequent movement throughout the classroom and outdoor environments
• Supervision of children indoors and outdoors
• Standing, walking, bending, and assisting students throughout the day
• Working in a dynamic environment with frequent transitions and interruptions

Benefits

Eligible employees may have access to:

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid school holidays and breaks aligned with the school calendar
• Generous PTO package, including 80 hours of paid time off annually
• Paid maternity leave
• Tuition benefit for employee children