Montessori Early Primary Lead Guide: Lead a Classroom

Montessori School of Silicon Valley; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Medical & dental insurance

Paid sick leave

PTO and holidays

Tuition discounts for staff

401K matching and retirement plan

Ongoing professional development

Continued Montessori training

Supportive school community

Job summary

Cabrillo Montessori School in Santa Clara seeks an experienced Montessori Early Primary Lead Guide to lead the Sequoia Community for ages 2.5–4.5, guiding a small teaching team in a thoughtfully prepared Montessori environment.

The role emphasizes child-led learning, warmth, and collaboration with families and colleagues, with a focus on independence, language, and social growth within a 24-child classroom.

Qualifications

• Experience with toddler/preschool-aged children
• Passion for Montessori education and child-led learning
• Warm, peaceful classroom environment
• Confident leading and collaborating with teaching team
• Values strong relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Hands-on activities like gardening, cooking, art, practical life, science, STEM
• Committed to ongoing professional growth and development

Responsibilities

• Lead the Early Primary Sequoia classroom with a teaching team to create a prepared Montessori environment.
• Foster independence, curiosity, and social skills in 2.5–4.5 age group.
• Collaborate with assistants to support a 24-child classroom.

Skills

Early childhood education

Montessori education

Leadership / team leadership

Classroom management

Parent/family relations

Hands-on learning activities

Job description

Cabrillo Montessori School in Santa Clara seeks an experienced Montessori Early Primary Lead Guide to lead the Sequoia Community for ages 2.5–4.5, guiding a small teaching team in a thoughtfully prepared Montessori environment.

The role emphasizes child-led learning, warmth, and collaboration with families and colleagues, with a focus on independence, language, and social growth within a 24-child classroom.