Primary/Early Childhood Certified Lead Guide

American Montessori Society Inc; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

School in the Hills is seeking a certified Primary Lead Guide to lead a 3-6 year old classroom in Austin, TX, with the support of an Assistant Guide. The role emphasizes a prepared environment, deep Montessori lessons, and strong family partnerships.

You will collaborate with fellow Lead Guides and school leadership, bringing your ideas and lifelong learning spirit to a growing Montessori program.

Qualifications

• AMACTE accredited Primary Montessori certification is required.
• Bachelor's degree is required; master's degree is a plus.
• Experience teaching in the Primary (3-6) age range.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration with families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 3-6 year old classroom with support from an Assistant Guide.
• Prepare and maintain a purposeful classroom environment.
• Present Montessori lessons across curriculum with depth, energy, and intention.
• Maintain high academic expectations while honoring development.
• Foster independence, curiosity, confidence, and community.
• Maintain records of student progress and partnerships with families.
• Collaborate with guides and school leadership.
• Contribute ideas and perspective to the program.

Skills

AMACTE accredited

Bachelor's degree

Experience teaching Primary

Montessori curriculum

Classroom leadership

Communication

Collaborative spirit

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Montessori Lead Guide -Primary

Austin, Texas | Full-Time | Relocation Assistance Available

Looking for your next Montessori home?

For nearly two decades, Montessori has been our true north.

School in the Hills is looking for an experienced, certifiedPrimary Lead Guide to join our elementary community in Austin.

We love this age. Primary children are curious, capable, and eager to do things for themselves. Their absorbent minds take in everything around them. The prepared environment gives children the freedom to choose, concentrate, and discover what they can do on their own.

The right Guide who knows how to harness this natural development, opening doors and giving children the space, tools, and confidence to walk through them.

If you are an experiencedPrimary Guide looking for a school where you can continue to grow, contribute, and love the work you do, we would like to meet you.

Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates moving to Austin or across the greater Austin area.

The role

As aPrimary Lead Guide, you will lead a 3-6 year old classroom with the support of an Assistant Guide and a larger team of Montessori educators and school leaders.

You will:

• Prepare and maintain a purposeful classroom environment
• Present the lessons across the Montessori curriculum with depth, energy, and intention
• Maintain strong academic expectations while honoring each child's development
• Foster independence, responsibility, curiosity, confidence, and a strong classroom community
• Maintain thoughtful records of student progress and build genuine partnerships with families
• Collaborate closely with your Assistant Guide, fellow Lead Guides, and school leadership
• Bring your experience, ideas, and perspective to our program

What you bring

• AMACTE accreditedPrimary Montessori certification
• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree is plus
• Experience teaching at thePrimary level
• A deep understanding of this plane of development
• Fluency with the Montessori Primary curriculum, albums, and materials
• Strong classroom leadership and organizational skills
• A kind, genuine, and empathetic approach to children and their families
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• The confidence and calm to lead a busy3-6 community with grace and clarity
• Curiosity about your own practice and a willingness to keep learning
• A collaborative spirit and a desire to contribute to the larger school community

A work environment built for longevity

Teaching well requires energy, creativity, and presence. We want our Guides to have the support and time away from school they need to sustain the work they love.

Our full-time benefits include:

• Paid vacation and paid sick time
• An additional 30 paid days during scheduled school closures and holidays
• Eligibility and accrual of sick time and holiday pay beginning immediately
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• $50,000 of life insurance coverage at no cost to you
• Catered light breakfast and full lunch from our professional kitchen team
• Free tuition for Toddler and Primary-age children
• Internal training and professional development
• Opportunities for sponsorship for additional training and career development
• Year-round and 10-month academic-year schedules available
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates

Compensation is competitive and reflects the experience, education, and Montessori expertise you bring to the role.

Get to know us. Then tell us about you.

Visit School in the Hills to explore our campuses, programs, and Montessori community.

Along with your resume, we would love to hear a little about your Montessori journey.

What has kept you in Montessori? What do you love about the3-6 child? What part of the work still excites you? What are you hoping to find in your next Montessori community?

We are not looking for a perfect essay. We want to get to know the Montessorian behind the resume.