Spanish Primary Guide for Bilingual Classroom

North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA); San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (70%)

401(k) matching

Staff child tuition benefit

Job summary

Lifetime Montessori School in San Diego, CA seeks a bilingual Spanish Primary Guide to join our immersion team. Two AMI-trained guides collaborate in each classroom, with one delivering instruction in English and the other in Spanish, ensuring language consistency across activities.

The successful candidate will have native or near-native Spanish fluency and a heartfelt commitment to authentic Montessori practice, supporting children from toddler to primary levels within a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Native or near-native Spanish fluency
• Heart for authentic Montessori practice

Skills

Spanish fluency

Job description

Spanish Primary Guide for Bilingual Classroom

Lifetime Montessori School is seeking a bilingual Primary Guide to join our Bilingual immersion team. Our immersion model pairs two AMI-trained guides in each classroom — one delivering all instruction in English, one exclusively in Spanish. This is a collaborative, team-taught environment where language consistency is central to the program.

We are a thriving school entering our 20th year, with 4 toddler, 6 primary, and an elementary classroom through 6th grade. Our staff retention says it all — team members have been with us up to 16 years.

Requirements

• Native or near-native Spanish fluency
• Heart for authentic Montessori practice

Salary & Benefits

• $4,200–$5,000/month, based on experience
• 70% employer-paid medical insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• 50% tuition benefit for staff children

Start Date: July 20, 2026 (flexible through August 24)