Primary Montessori Guide

Montessori Unlimited; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Retirement planning

401k match

Job summary

Montessori Unlimited is seeking a dedicated Montessori Certified Guide to lead an authentic classroom experience in our Duluth, GA location. You will implement the Montessori curriculum, observe each child, tailor plans, and communicate regularly with families to support growth.

The ideal candidate has Montessori educator credentials (MACTE preferred), prior lead teacher experience in a licensed child care or Montessori setting, and meets state requirements for education.

Qualifications

• Montessori-certified guides deliver authentic Montessori experiences in early education.
• Experience in a licensed child care center or Montessori school is preferred.
• Lead teacher experience is preferred and aligns with state education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Montessori curriculum and facilitate engaging, interactive learning experiences.
• Observe, assess, and plan for children to support individualized growth.
• Communicate effectively with families about child progress and development.

Skills

Montessori Education

Classroom Leadership

Family Communication

Observation & Assessment

Education

Montessori educator credential (MACTE 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: Implement the Montessori curriculum 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.

We want joyful, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have:

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

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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.