Elite Minds Montessori, Brooklyn

Montessori Association Internationale; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

IRA Retirement Plan

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative teaching environment

Job summary

Montessori Association Internationale in New York seeks a Lead Infant/Toddler Guide to support infants 3 months to 24 months in a nurturing Montessori classroom. You will model respectful caregiving, foster independence, and observe each child to tailor activities.

This role offers onboarding and training, competitive salary based on experience, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative school leadership.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a CDA/Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Experience with children 3 months–24 months preferred.
• Montessori philosophy and respectful caregiving understood and valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead an infant/toddler classroom with a calm, nurturing approach.
• Collaborate with teaching team to plan developmentally appropriate activities.
• Observe and document child progress to tailor learning experiences.
• Uphold Montessori principles and professional classroom routines.

Skills

Nurturing presence

Observation

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Child development understanding

Respectful caregiving

Professionalism

Reliability

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Lifelong learning

Education

CDA/Associate, Bachelor’s or Master’s in ECE

Job description

Are you a warm, passionate Montessori educator who loves working with infants and toddlers?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Lead Infant/Toddler Guide to join our growing Montessori community. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who wants to make a meaningful difference during the most important foundational years of a child’s development.

Our ideal candidate has:

• A CDA/Associate's, Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• Experience working with children 3 months–24 months
• A nurturing, patient, and calm presence
• Strong observation and communication skills
• The ability to lead a classroom while working collaboratively with a teaching team
• A strong understanding of child development and respectful caregiving
• A genuine commitment to the Montessori philosophy
• Professionalism, reliability, flexibility, and a positive attitude
• A desire to continue learning and growing as an educator

If you are Montessori-trained but still completing your certification, we encourage you to apply. We are interested in meeting passionate educators who are committed to Montessori and early childhood education.

We offer a benefits package that includes:

• Paid onboarding and training
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Simple IRA Retirement Plan
• Professional growth and Montessori development opportunities
• Supportive school leadership and collaborative teaching environment