Elementary Lead Guide

Montessori House and Elementary School; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Montessori House and Elementary School in Texas seeks a Lead Montessori Elementary Guide to create and sustain a safe, authentic Montessori environment. You will deliver the Montessori curriculum, including Great Lessons, and deliver individualized and group lessons.

Responsibilities include observing student progress, maintaining records in Transparent Classroom, and fostering independence, critical thinking, and collaboration while ensuring safety and supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field or equivalent approved by the school.
• AMS/AMI/MACTE elementary Montessori credential or active enrollment in a recognized program.
• Strong Montessori philosophy understanding and elementary child development.
• Effective classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with students, families, colleagues, and leadership.
• Ability to meet Texas childcare licensing and background-check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a safe, nurturing Montessori environment.
• Deliver Montessori curriculum and Great Lessons.
• Prepare the learning environment and deliver individualized and group lessons.
• Observe and assess student progress and maintain accurate records in Transparent Classroom.
• Foster independence, critical thinking, collaboration, and responsibility while ensuring student safety.

Skills

Montessori philosophy

Classroom management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

AMS/AMI/MACTE credential or active enrollment

Tools

Transparent Classroom

Job description

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field, or an equivalent qualification approved by the school.
• AMS, AMI, or MACTE-recognized Elementary Montessori credential, or active enrollment in an approved Elementary Montessori training program.
• Strong understanding of Montessori philosophy and elementary child development.
• Effective classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, colleagues, and leadership.
• Ability to meet applicable Texas childcare licensing and background-check requirements.

The Montessori Elementary Lead Guide is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, nurturing, and authentic Montessori environment that supports students' academic, social, emotional, and developmental growth. Responsibilities include implementing Montessori curriculum and Great Lessons, preparing the learning environment, delivering individualized and group lessons, observing and assessing student progress, and maintaining accurate records in Transparent Classroom. The Lead Guide fosters independence, critical thinking, collaboration, and responsibility while ensuring student safety and active supervision.