InfantToddler Montessori Guide

Alphabets Llc; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Alphabets Montessori School seeks a passionate Lead Montessori Guide/Teacher for our Infant/Toddler classroom (18m - 24m). The Guide will create a prepared Montessori environment that supports social, emotional, and academic development while meeting Maryland child care licensing standards.

The role includes implementing an authentic Montessori curriculum, documenting progress, guiding behavior with positive methods, mentoring staff, and maintaining regular family communication to ensure child

Qualifications

• AMS/AMI infant/toddler certification required (45 hrs).
• Child Growth and Development 45 hrs required.
• Infant/toddler certificate (6w–24m) with minimum experience in Montessori or licensed childcare.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement an authentic Montessori curriculum for children (18m - 24m).
• Prepare and maintain a structured, engaging Montessori classroom environment.
• Observe, document, assess each child's development progress.
• Guide children's behavior using positive guidance and Montessori principles.
• Supervise and mentor assistant teachers and classroom staff.
• Maintain consistent communication with families regarding student progress.
• Ensure health, safety, and supervision standards are met at all times.
• Complete progress reports and communicate verbally and in writing.

Skills

Montessori methods

Classroom management

Child observation

Family communication

Education

AMS/AMI certification (infant/toddler) 45 hrs

Child Growth and Development 45 hrs

Infant/toddler certificate (6wk - 24m)

Associates or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Development (preferred)

Job description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Alphabets Montessori School is seeking a passionate and qualified Lead Montessori Guide/Teacher for our Infant/Toddler classroom (18m - 24m). The Guide will create a prepared Montessori environment that supports a social, emotional, and academic development of children ages (18m - 24m) while meeting Maryland child care licensing standards.

Responsibilities:

1. Implement an authentic Montessori curriculum for children (18m - 24m).
2. Prepare and maintain a structured, engaging Montessori classroom environment.
3. Observe, document, assess each child's development progress.
4. Guide children's behavior using positive guidance and Montessori principles.
5. Supervise and mentor assistant teachers and classroom support staff.
6. Maintain consistent communication with families regarding student progress.
7. Ensure, health, safety, and supervision standards are met at all times.
8. Complete progress reports, excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements for Lead Guide/Teacher:

• AMS/AMI certification for (infant/toddler) 45 hrs.
• Child Growth and Development 45 hrs.
• infant/toddler Certificate (6wk - 24m) Minimum one year experience working with infants/toddlers in a Montessori school or a licensed childcare facility or 30 college credits.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Development or related field (preferred).