Toddler Lead Guide

Guidedstudies; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected Montessori school in Austin is looking for an experienced Toddler Lead Guide for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in a Montessori classroom and possess a MACTE-accredited Montessori certification. Responsibilities include creating and leading a classroom of toddler-aged children, conducting parent-teacher conferences, and promoting independence in students. This role offers a supportive and close-knit work environment where passion for education is valued.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in a Montessori classroom.
• Experience with toddler-aged children (18 months - 3 years old).
• Strong believer in fostering independence.
• Experience with toddlers 18 months to 3 years.
• Believes in "follow the child" to foster independence and partner with parents.
• Enjoys working in a close-knit team and aligns with The Children’s House philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead your own classroom with a maximum of 12 students.
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences and classroom setup.
• Delegate tasks to the Assistant and ensure material preparation.
• Classroom overview
• Delegation of tasks to the Assistant
• Ensure all clean up & preparation are completed
• Material making
• Required trainings from state licensing and professional development hours

Skills

Compassionate

Passionate about Montessori

Team player

Positive people management

Parent collaboration

Pride in work

Philosophy alignment

Toddler experience 18m-3y

Education

MACTE-accredited Montessori certification

AMI/AMS/IMC preferred

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Toddler Lead Guide for the 2026-2027 school year. This position starts in August 2026.

Who We Are:

The Children’s House Montessori School of Austin is a private holistic Montessori school that cultivates brilliant thinkers from the youngest ages. TCH will be entering it’s 6th year this upcoming school year and we are excited to have a dedicated Lead Toddler Guide join our close-knit team of passionate individuals.

Our school’s motto is “be kind, be gentle, be safe”. We take Maria Montessori’s age-old philosophy and pair it with a new approach for our teachers and staff. Unlike any other Montessori school, we apply the method to how we run the business and treat our staff. We take it from “follow the child” all the way up to “follow the employee”. The Children’s House is a laid back, close-knit community of like‑minded individuals with one goal in mind: bringing more peace and joy to our world!

We are:

• Caring and compassionate
• Hardworking and motivated
• Open-minded and supportive
• Have experience in the classroom & in positive people management
• Your success is our success
• Excited to come to work every day and passionate about helping others and shaping minds

We are not:

• Micromanaging meddlers
• Seeking perfection not matter what
• Not encouraging of drama and politics in the school administration

Our ideal candidate will have these qualifications:

• Toddler Lead Guide, with at least 2 years experience in a Montessori classroom
• MACTE- accredited Montessori certificatioon required- preferably AMI, AMS or IMC
• Must be compassionate, passionate about the method, lover of learning; respectful to all children, colleagues, and parents
• Have experience with toddler-aged children (18 months -3 years old)
• Strong believer in the “follow the child to foster independence” method
• Views parents are partners
• Takes pride in their work
• Enjoys being part of a close-knit team
• Agrees with The Children’s House philosophy

What are your Responsibilities?

• Create and lead your own classroom (Maximum of 12 students with an assistant guide and third floater arriving early afternoon)
• Parent/teacher conferences
• Classroom setup
• Classroom overview
• Delegation of tasks to the Assistant
• Ensure all clean up & preparation are completed
• Material making
• Required trainings from state licensing and professional development hours

Thank you for your interest in our school, We can’t wait to speak with you!

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These statements are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

The Children’s House is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.