Lead Primary Montessori Guide

American Montessori Society; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Clermont Montessori Bilingual Academy is seeking a warm, Montessori-trained Lead Primary Guide for its Spanish immersion program serving ages 3–6. The candidate will uphold authentic Montessori principles and foster bilingual education within a nurturing, culturally diverse classroom.

The role emphasizes hands-on lessons, daily Spanish integration, detailed observation of child development, and strong home-family communication, with a collaborative, growth-oriented learning community.

Qualifications

• Montessori Early Childhood (3–6) credential from AMS, AMI, or MACTE-accredited program.
• Strong understanding of Montessori philosophy and early childhood development.
• Experience with preschool and kindergarten children.
• Commitment to authentic Spanish immersion education.
• Appreciation for bilingual education and second-language acquisition.
• Strong classroom leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet Florida background screening and employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a mixed-age Montessori Primary classroom serving children ages 3–6.
• Prepare and maintain an orderly, developmentally appropriate Montessori environment.
• Present individualized lessons in Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, and Cultural Studies.
• Support the school's Spanish immersion program in daily routines.
• Encourage second-language acquisition through conversation, songs, and stories.
• Collaborate with bilingual staff to create a consistent immersion environment.
• Foster independence, concentration, coordination, order, and self-confidence.
• Observe children and maintain developmental and academic records.
• Individualize lessons according to readiness and development.
• Maintain positive communication with families and participate in conferences.
• Engage in school events and professional development.
• Uphold commitment to authentic Montessori education and cultural diversity.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Montessori Early Childhood (3–6) credential

Job description

About Our School

Clermont Montessori Bilingual Academy, established in 2021, is a satellite campus of Orlando Montessori Bilingual Academy, an established Montessori school community serving Central Florida families since 1996.

Under the same ownership and educational leadership, our Clermont campus shares the philosophy, mission, and commitment to authentic Montessori education and Spanish language immersion that have guided our organization for nearly three decades.

We are a Montessori Spanish immersion school, where bilingual education is an integral part of the child's daily learning experience. We believe that exposure to a second language during the formative years fosters cognitive development, cultural awareness, communication skills, and a broader understanding of the world.

Our approach integrates Spanish naturally throughout the Montessori environment, allowing children to acquire language through meaningful interactions, hands-on learning, and everyday classroom experiences.

As a newer and growing school community, Clermont Montessori Bilingual Academy offers educators the opportunity to contribute to a developing campus while benefiting from the experience, support, and established educational foundation of our larger Montessori organization.

Position Overview

We are seeking a warm, nurturing, and Montessori-trained Lead Primary Guide to join our Spanish immersion school community.

The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of Montessori philosophy and the developmental needs of children ages 3–6, along with an appreciation for the importance of early childhood bilingual education.

As a Spanish immersion school, we believe that young children acquire language most naturally through consistent exposure, meaningful interactions, and purposeful experiences within the prepared Montessori environment.

Our ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish, passionate about early childhood language development, and able to support Spanish immersion through Montessori lessons, practical life activities, songs, storytelling, and everyday classroom communication.

We seek an educator who values independence, observation, respect for the child, and the development of the whole child within a nurturing, culturally diverse environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a mixed-age Montessori Primary classroom serving children ages 3–6.

• Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly, and developmentally appropriate Montessori environment.

• Present individualized lessons in Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, and Cultural Studies.

• Actively support the school's Spanish immersion program by incorporating Spanish into daily classroom routines, Montessori lessons, and meaningful interactions.

• Encourage natural second-language acquisition through conversation, storytelling, songs, vocabulary development, and hands-on learning experiences.

• Collaborate with bilingual classroom staff to create a consistent and supportive Spanish immersion environment.

• Foster independence, concentration, coordination, order, and self-confidence.

• Support the development of grace and courtesy, emotional regulation, and peaceful conflict resolution.

• Observe children and maintain accurate developmental and academic records.

• Individualize lessons according to each child's readiness and developmental needs.

• Support kindergarten-level academic development within the Montessori three-year cycle.

• Maintain positive and professional communication with families.

• Participate in parent conferences, school events, and professional development.

• Uphold the school's commitment to authentic Montessori education, bilingual learning, and cultural diversity.

Required Qualifications

• Montessori Early Childhood (3–6) credential from AMS, AMI, or another recognized Montessori teacher education organization, including credentials earned through MACTE-accredited programs.

• Strong understanding of Montessori philosophy and early childhood development.

• Experience working with preschool and kindergarten-aged children.

• Commitment to supporting an authentic Spanish immersion educational model.

• Appreciation for bilingual education, cultural diversity, and second-language acquisition.

• Strong classroom leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to meet applicable Florida background screening and early childhood employment requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, or a related field.

• Two or more years of Montessori Primary classroom experience.

• Previous experience as a Lead Montessori Guide.

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate confidently in both languages.

• Experience teaching or working in a Spanish immersion or dual-language environment.

• Familiarity with Montessori child observation, developmental documentation, and individualized lesson planning.