Early Childhood Montessori Guide (Ages 3–6)

Pearlily Montessori; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional growth & mentorship

Credential training pathways

Health/wellness stipend

Job summary

Pearlily Montessori seeks a dedicated, AMS/AMI-credentialed Early Childhood Guide (3–6) to join one of our classrooms. You will be a role model for authentic Montessori practice and whole-child development, collaborating with a warm, professional team.

The ideal candidate embraces Catholic values, strong English communication, and intercultural competence, and will partner with families to support each child’s growth in a peaceful learning environment.

Qualifications

• AMS or AMI Montessori Early Childhood (3–6) credential required.
• Strong English communication and intercultural competence.
• Experience with young children in an authentic Montessori setting.
• Ability to model spiritual leadership aligned with Catholic philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Prepared Environment: Maintain a meticulously prepared 3–6 Montessori environment that inspires independence and deep learning.
• Individualized Instruction: Observe, track, and record each child's development to deliver personalized Montessori lessons across curriculum areas.
• Global Citizenship & Language: Integrate cultural, geographic, and linguistic concepts to foster a broad global outlook and second-language fluency.
• Spiritual & Moral Leadership: Gently guide children in moral and spiritual development, modeling Catholic values and service.
• Family & Community Partnership: Communicate with families through updates, conferences, and parent education events.
• Team Collaboration: Work with assistants, administration, and guides to sustain a harmonious school culture.

Skills

Intercultural competence

English communication skills

Classroom leadership

Multilingual skills

Education

AMS/AMI Montessori Early Childhood (3–6) credential

Job description

Company Description

Pearlily Montessori is an authentic Montessori preschool and licensed child care center serving children ages 2.5 to 6. The school offers flexible morning, afternoon, full-day preschool, and before- and after-school care options designed to support working families. Children receive dependable care in a carefully prepared Montessori environment, guided by trained educators who foster independence, confidence, responsibility, concentration, and a lifelong love of learning. Pearlily Montessori combines the practical needs of families with purposeful early childhood education that prepares children for both school and life.

Our Mission & Community

At Pearlily Montessori, we’re all about educating the whole child— mind, body, and spirit. We focus on holistic, authentic Montessori education, fostering well-rounded, confident, and responsible children. Our community is peaceful, joyful, and collaborative, helping children grow into independent learners with a spirit of service. We’re excited to welcome a joyful, mission-aligned educator to our warm, highly professional team.

Role Description

Pearlily Montessori is seeking a dedicated, AMS/AMI-credentialed Early Childhood Guide (or an aspiring educator on the credentialing path) to join one of our 3–6 classrooms. We're looking for a role model who’s committed to authentic Montessori practice and whole child development. You'll join a highly collaborative team known for its warmth, professionalism, and dedication to the Montessori philosophy.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepared Environment: Maintain a meticulously prepared 3–6 Montessori environment that inspires independence, concentration, and deep learning.
• Individualized Instruction: Observe, track, and record each child's development to deliver personalized, sequential Montessori lessons across all curriculum areas.
• Global Citizenship & Language: Integrate rich cultural, geographic, and linguistic concepts into daily lessons to foster a broad, global outlook. A high level of intercultural competence and fluency in a second language (such as Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin, or Italian) is highly advantageous.
• Spiritual & Moral Leadership: Gently guide children in their moral and spiritual development, modeling Christian values and a spirit of service in harmony with our Catholic philosophy of education.
• Family & Community Partnership: Maintain open, proactive, and professional communication with families through regular updates, parent-teacher conferences, and parent education events to build a strong home-school partnership.
• Team Collaboration: Work dynamically with assistants, administration, and fellow guides to sustain a harmonious, peaceful, and joyful school culture.

Key Qualifications

• Credentialing: AMS or AMI Montessori Early Childhood (3–6) credential required. We’ll consider candidates currently enrolled in an accredited Montessori training program or those with a strong desire to initiate training.
• Mission Alignment: A deep respect for, or alignment with, a Catholic philosophy of education and a commitment to nurturing the child's spiritual life and character development.
• Experience: Proven experience working with young children in an early childhood or authentic Montessori setting.
• Communication Skills: High intercultural competence with strong English communication skills; multilingual skills are highly valued.
• Core Skills: Strong classroom leadership, excellent written communication, and proficiency with modern educational/observational technology.

Why Join Pearlily?

• Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive salaries or hourly wages structured around your specific credentials, experience, and role classification.
• Professional Growth & Pathways: Benefit from a deeply supportive community and structured mentorship. Opportunities include participation in the annual Cincinnati Montessori Conference and an eligibility-based Pathway for Continuous Montessori Credential Training.
• Benefits: Flexible compensation packages designed to meet your needs, which may include a health wellness stipend or future health benefit considerations.
• Work-Life Balance: We follow a traditional school-year calendar with built-in breaks, plus optional paid summer program opportunities for those seeking year-round income.