Toddler Montessori Guide - Inspire Independence & Growth

Brazos Learning Montessori School; Richwood (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Brazos Learning Montessori School in Richwood, Texas, seeks an experienced Toddler Montessori Guide for children 18 months to 3 years, to nurture language, movement, independence and social skills within a peaceful Montessori environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of professional childcare, Montessori or related training, and demonstrates dependable, patient, and collaborative teaching with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of verifiable professional childcare or early childhood education experience.
• Professional experience with children 18 months to 3 years old strongly preferred.
• Must meet Texas Child Care Regulation background check and employment requirements.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it within the required timeframe.
• CDA, Early Childhood Education coursework, Montessori credential/training, or related education preferred.
• Montessori experience strongly preferred; however, candidates willing to learn and receive training will be considered.
• Understanding of developmentally appropriate expectations and guidance for children under three.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a calm, safe, organized, and intentionally prepared Montessori environment.
• Provide attentive and developmentally appropriate care and guidance for toddlers.
• Present Montessori and Montessori-inspired activities supporting Practical Life, Sensorial exploration, language, movement, concentration, coordination, and independence.
• Encourage independence with dressing, eating, handwashing, cleaning, carrying and restoring materials, and caring for the classroom.
• Support toilet learning with patience, consistency, and respect.
• Model and teach Grace & Courtesy, appropriate classroom boundaries, and beginning conflict-resolution skills.
• Support language development through conversation, vocabulary, songs, stories, and modeling.
• Respond appropriately to toddler behaviors such as biting, hitting, pushing, throwing, and tantrums through prevention, redirection, and consistent guidance.
• Maintain active supervision and remain engaged with children throughout the day.
• Observe and document children's development, routines, classroom activities, and incidents as required.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, beautiful, and developmentally appropriate classroom.
• Communicate professionally with families, coworkers, and administration.
• Follow Texas childcare licensing requirements and all school health, safety, training, and professional standards.

Skills

Dependability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Professional communication

Observant

Calm demeanor

Receptive to coaching

Growth mindset

Education

Montessori credential

ECE coursework

CDA

Job description

Brazos Learning Montessori School in Richwood, Texas, seeks an experienced Toddler Montessori Guide for children 18 months to 3 years, to nurture language, movement, independence and social skills within a peaceful Montessori environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of professional childcare, Montessori or related training, and demonstrates dependable, patient, and collaborative teaching with families and staff.