Montessori Guide

Discovery Garden Montessori School; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Garden Montessori School in Springfield, MO is seeking a full-time on-site Montessori Guide to create a developmentally appropriate classroom that reflects Montessori principles and supports independence, curiosity, and respect.

The Guide will observe, plan lessons, guide individual and small-group work, and assess student progress while collaborating with families and colleagues to nurture each child’s social, emotional, and academic growth.

Qualifications

• Montessori certification or training or commitment to completing training.
• Experience in early childhood or elementary education, preferably Montessori.
• Knowledge of child development and ability to observe, document, and respond to individual learning needs.
• Strong communication and collaboration with students, families, and colleagues in a diverse community.
• Ability to create a calm, orderly, and engaging learning environment that promotes independence and respect.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred.
• Commitment to educating the whole child and supporting each learner’s full potential.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the classroom, including moving materials, floor work with children, and supervising outdoor activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain a developmentally appropriate Montessori classroom reflecting Montessori principles.
• Observe students, plan and present lessons, guide individual and small-group work, and assess progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues and families to support social, emotional, and academic growth.
• Participate in school meetings, professional development, and community events.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure a safe, orderly classroom.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the school’s Montessori program.

Skills

Montessori certification

Experience with children

Observation & documentation

Communication skills

Collaboration

Calm & respectful learning environment

Commitment to whole-child education

Physical adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education/Child Development

Job description

Company Description

Discovery Garden Montessori School is a non-profit school located in the vibrant community of Springfield, MO. The school currently serves children from 16 months through second grade and plans to expand its elementary program as students progress. Discovery Garden Montessori is dedicated to educating the whole child—socially, emotionally, physically, and academically—within an authentic Montessori environment. The school provides a nurturing, child-centered setting where students are encouraged to grow to their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Montessori Guide role based in Springfield, MO. The Montessori Guide will prepare and maintain a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects Montessori principles and supports independence, curiosity, and respect. Daily responsibilities include observing students, planning and presenting lessons, guiding individual and small-group work, and assessing student progress. The Guide will collaborate with colleagues and families to support each child’s social, emotional, and academic growth, and will participate in school meetings, professional development, and community events. The role also involves maintaining accurate records, ensuring a safe and orderly classroom, and contributing to the ongoing development of the school’s Montessori program.

Qualifications

• Montessori certification or training from a recognized Montessori organization, or strong commitment to completing Montessori training.
• Experience working with children in early childhood or elementary education settings, preferably in a Montessori classroom.
• Knowledge of child development and ability to observe, document, and respond to individual learning needs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with students, families, and colleagues in a diverse community.
• Ability to create a calm, orderly, and engaging learning environment that promotes independence and respect.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred.
• Commitment to the school’s mission of educating the whole child and supporting each learner’s full potential.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the classroom, including moving materials, engaging in floor work with children, and supervising outdoor activities.