Elementary Lead Guide

Montessori House and Elementary School; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Montessori House and Elementary School in Texas seeks an experienced Montessori Elementary Lead Guide to create a safe, nurturing Montessori environment that supports students' academic, social, emotional, and developmental growth.

The role focuses on implementing Montessori curriculum and Great Lessons, preparing the learning environment, and delivering individualized and group lessons while observing progress and maintaining records in Transparent Classroom.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field is required.
• Montessori credential or active enrollment in an approved Elementary Montessori training program (AMS/AMI/MACTE).
• Strong Montessori philosophy understanding and elementary child development.
• Effective classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively 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 individualized and group lessons using Montessori curriculum and Great Lessons.
• Prepare the learning environment and observe student progress.
• Maintain accurate records in Transparent Classroom and monitor student development.
• Foster independence, critical thinking, collaboration, and responsibility while ensuring student safety.

Skills

Montessori philosophy

Classroom management

Communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

AMS/AMI/MACTE Elementary Montessori 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.