Lead Primary Guide — Montessori (SF) with Housing & PTO

American Montessori Society Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Parkmerced housing

Generous paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development & coaching

Job summary

Montessori Children’s Center in San Francisco seeks a Lead Primary Guide for ages 3-6 to lead a Montessori environment with a thoughtfully prepared classroom, uninterrupted work cycles, careful observation, and individualized presentations.

You will work with assistants, families, and school leadership to foster independence, concentration, curiosity, and care for others, while extending learning into nature, art, and movement.

Qualifications

• MACTE-accredited Primary 2.5-6 or 3-6 Montessori credential or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Lead Primary Montessori Guide.
• Minimum of 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development with CA core coursework.
• Ability to meet California childcare licensing requirements, including background clearance and health screening.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Guide individualized Montessori learning based on child readiness and interests.
• Prepare a beautiful, orderly classroom and maintain uninterrupted work cycles.
• Foster independence, concentration, intrinsic motivation, and social development.
• Lead the classroom team and mentor assistants.
• Maintain proactive communication with families, including progress updates.
• Maintain objective observations and records to guide curriculum planning.
• Extend learning beyond classroom with nature, gardening, art, and movement.

Skills

Observation and documentation

Communication with families

Mentoring assistants

Curriculum leadership

Education

MACTE Montessori credential or equivalent

12 semester units ECE/Child Development plus core CA coursework

Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field

Job description

Montessori Children’s Center in San Francisco seeks a Lead Primary Guide for ages 3-6 to lead a Montessori environment with a thoughtfully prepared classroom, uninterrupted work cycles, careful observation, and individualized presentations.

You will work with assistants, families, and school leadership to foster independence, concentration, curiosity, and care for others, while extending learning into nature, art, and movement.