Toddler Montessori Guide

Montessori Unlimited; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Montessori Unlimited is seeking a Montessori Certified Guide to lead classrooms with authentic Montessori experiences and careful, child-centered planning. The role emphasizes observation, assessment, and effective communication with families in a licensed center setting.

Ideal candidates hold Montessori credentials (MACTE preferred) and have prior lead teacher experience. A supportive, compliant environment awaits, with strong emphasis on ongoing professional development and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Experience in a licensed child care center or Montessori school.
• Lead teacher experience preferred and state education requirements met.
• Strong observation, planning, and family communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead authentic Montessori experiences in mixed-age classrooms.
• Observe, assess, and plan for children and share updates with families.
• Follow licensing guidelines and school standards in daily care.

Skills

Observational skills

Family communication

Professional development

Education

Montessori credentials (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.