Montessori Guide - Montessori Unlimited, Irvine Blvd

Learning Care Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision coverage

401K with company match

Education assistance including tuition

Child care discount

Job summary

Learning Care Group is seeking a Montessori Certified Guide to provide an authentic Montessori experience within our early education setting.

You will guide mixed-age classrooms, implement Montessori curriculum, and continually develop knowledge in pedagogy and child development. The role requires delivering engaging learning, collaborating with families, and adhering to licensing standards. Join a supportive team focused on growth and impact.

Qualifications

• Credentials as a Montessori educator from an accredited program (MACTE preferred).
• Experience in a licensed child care center or Montessori school, with lead teacher experience preferred.
• Met state requirements for education; additional school requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver authentic Montessori experiences following the Montessori curriculum.
• Observe, assess, and plan for children; communicate with families.
• Follow licensing guidelines and school/company procedures to ensure daily care.

Skills

Montessori experience

Lead teacher

Classroom management

Observation & assessment

Education

MACTE Montessori credentials preferred

Lead teacher experience preferred

Job description

Our Montessori school has been proudly serving our community for many years. With trained, dedicated educators (some with decades of experience), we provide an authentic Montessori experience in an early education setting. With mixed-age classrooms and carefully curated Montessori materials, we embrace the authentic Montessori Method, as we guide young learners toward the future, so they become innovative thinkers, good citizens, and able leaders.

Leading a classroom takes a special kind of skill. Montessori Certified Guides have been uniquely trained to deliver an authentic Montessori experience, encouraging children to be innovative and independent.

As a Montessori Certified Guide you are an expert in:

• Sharing An Authentic Montessori Experience: Implementthe Montessoricurriculum and facilitate engaging interactive learning experiences.
• Policies and Procedures: Follow all licensing guidelines, school, and company standards to ensure the daily care of every child.
• Teaching and Communicating: Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan for children, as well as effectively communicate with families.
• Gaining Knowledge: Complete ongoing professional development on Montessori pedagogy and early childhood development topics.

Wewant joyful, dependable, passionate individualswhoare at least 18 andhave:

• Credentials as a Montessori educator from an accredited training program (MACTE preferred).
• Experience in a licensedchild carecenter, Montessori school or related field, and previous lead teacher experience preferred.
• Met state requirements for education; additional school requirements may apply.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation based on Position, Education and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options
  • Montessori Guide- $24.63-$25.59
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA) provided for full-time employees, Limited medical offered for part-time workers
• Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification, 401K (plus company match), life and disability insurance and child care discount available to all employees
• Monday through Friday work week.

Your neighborhood Montessori school is supported by Montessori Unlimited, a nationwide network of authentic Montessori schools. As part of Learning Care—a community of inspired, bold, dedicated individuals,we invite you to be a difference maker. Here, you’ll find a dynamic environment and culture that is open, friendly, welcoming, and collaborative. Are you ready to make a strong, lasting, positive impact on children? Then join Montessori Unlimited, where we know our best asset is our people. We’ve made a commitment to ensure you feel valued, with a robust, comprehensive offering that exceeds expectations. That means competitive compensation, a targeted range of health and wellness benefits, and retirement planning, with our new 401k match. For us, it’s simple: Provide great rewards, keep employees engaged, and develop difference makers. We encourage your talent, recognize your potential, and support your growth, to be an inspiring, innovative force that prepares children for the future.

Learning Care is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.