Montessori Early Childhood Classroom Guide - Full-Time

Headwaters School; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Headwaters School in Austin, TX, seeks a full-time Early Childhood Classroom Support Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. The Montessori-based program emphasizes belonging, inclusion, and a joyful learning environment.

You will support children aged 18 months to 5 years, collaborate with lead and assistant guides, and engage families to ensure smooth transitions, developmentally appropriate activities, and a positive classroom culture. This role includes Extended Day Program duties.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, required
• Bachelor's degree, preferred
• Passion for working with young children
• Experience with the Montessori philosophy and/or environment, preferred
• Strong commitment to equity and inclusion practices and curriculum in the classroom
• A commitment to personal and professional development
• Is a creative individual and team player
• Ability to maintain calm and focus
• Operates with a high level of integrity
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to learn positive language, new tools and conflict resolution strategies from team
• Flexible and adaptable
• Ability to follow oral and written directions
• Willing to support toilet learning, as needed

Responsibilities

• Work with children in our Early Childhood program aged 18 months - 5 years in a classroom setting consisting of a lead guide, an assistant guide and a support staff member.
• Support the children through their classroom experience, including assisting with nap time, toileting work, and other daily transitions in the classroom.
• Maintain a clean and tidy indoor and outdoor environment for all children in coordination with the other guides to provide a safe space for learning.
• Develop and maintain an environment that meets the sensitive period/plane of development of the children he/she works with.
• Maintain an ongoing dialogue with your team to coordinate curriculum integration and implementation, as well as maintain communication with parents.
• The Support Guide position is a guide for the Extended Day Program (after school care).

Skills

Montessori experience

Early childhood

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Equity and inclusion

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Headwaters School in Austin, TX, seeks a full-time Early Childhood Classroom Support Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. The Montessori-based program emphasizes belonging, inclusion, and a joyful learning environment.

You will support children aged 18 months to 5 years, collaborate with lead and assistant guides, and engage families to ensure smooth transitions, developmentally appropriate activities, and a positive classroom culture. This role includes Extended Day Program duties.