Founding Lead Guide $80,000 yearly

Montessori Namta; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindling Academy in the Bee Cave area of Texas is hiring a Founding Lead Teacher/Guide to shape a small, mixed-age classroom for ages 4–8. You’ll lead a cohort of up to 14 children with support from a classroom assistant, blending individualized learning, project-based work, creativity, and extensive outdoor time.

The ideal candidate brings at least three years of teaching experience, warm judgment, initiative, and strong emotional intelligence.

Qualifications

• Lead a mixed-age cohort of up to 14 children aged 4–8 with a classroom assistant.
• Montessori-inspired model emphasizing individualized learning, project work, creativity and outdoor time.
• At least three years of teaching experience; Montessori training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily lessons and activities for ages 4–8 with small-group and individualized work.
• Supervise and collaborate with the classroom assistant to support learners.
• Foster a learner-centered, creative learning environment with ample outdoor time.

Skills

Teaching experience

Strong judgment

Initiative

Emotional intelligence

Adaptability

Education

Montessori training (preferred)

Job description

Kindling Academy is hiring a Founding Lead Teacher/Guide near Bee Cave, Texas.

You’ll lead a mixed-age cohort of no more than 14 children, ages 4–8, with support from a classroom assistant. Our Montessori-inspired model blends individualized learning, project-based work, creativity, and extensive outdoor time.

We seek a warm, adaptable educator with strong judgment, initiative, emotional intelligence, and at least three years of teaching experience.

Montessori training is preferred, but alignment with learner-centered education matters most.

Salary is $80,000 plus benefits. Start date is ASAP.