Montessori Classroom Lead & Team Mentor

Mountain Willow Montessori LLP; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Willow Montessori LLP in Colorado Springs seeks a Lead Guide to manage a prepared Montessori environment and mentor an Assistant Guide. You will guide lessons, support self-directed learning, and ensure the wellbeing and development of each child daily.

The role requires Montessori certification and Colorado Group Lead qualifications, with 3+ years of Montessori classroom experience, and a collaborative, reflective approach to practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Montessori certification (AMS/AMI or equivalent) required or in progress.
• Colorado Group Lead qualifications must be met or exceeded.
• 3+ years of classroom experience, ideally in a Montessori setting.
• Deep understanding of Montessori philosophy and child development.
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
• Warm, patient, and consistent approach with children and adults.
• Ability to lead a team and foster a collaborative, respectful environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Classroom Leadership and Environment: create and maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom; prepare and rotate Montessori materials; model grace, courtesy, and mindfulness; oversee the Assistant Guide.
• Student Support and Interaction: guide individual and small-group lessons; foster independence, concentration, and problem-solving; support self-regulation and empathy; attend to transitions, meals, and hygiene.
• Observation and Documentation: regularly observe and record progress; use observations to plan individualized lessons; maintain confidential records and communicate progress to families.
• Professional Development and Leadership: maintain Colorado Lead qualifications; participate in PD and staff meetings; mentor the Assistant Guide; pursue reflective practice.
• Classroom and School Community Engagement: lead daily preparation and organization; build relationships with families; participate in events and workshops; model school values.

Skills

Montessori philosophy

Classroom management

Child development

Communication

Team leadership

Outdoor work

Observation & documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Montessori certification (AMS/AMI or equivalent)

Colorado Group Lead qualifications

3+ years Montessori classroom experience

Job description

Mountain Willow Montessori LLP in Colorado Springs seeks a Lead Guide to manage a prepared Montessori environment and mentor an Assistant Guide. You will guide lessons, support self-directed learning, and ensure the wellbeing and development of each child daily.

The role requires Montessori certification and Colorado Group Lead qualifications, with 3+ years of Montessori classroom experience, and a collaborative, reflective approach to practice.