Lead Montessori Infant/Toddler Guide — 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

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.