Children's House Guide

Job Description

Job Description

Community Montessori School is seeking a warm, collaborative, and highly professional Children’s House Guide to join our Montessori community. The ideal candidate is deeply committed to authentic Montessori practice, values respectful relationships with children and families, and brings both warmth and academic rigor to the classroom environment.

Community Montessori School is committed to authentic Montessori practice, strong academic outcomes, and a connected, respectful school community. We believe children thrive in environments that balance independence, curiosity, structure, responsibility, and meaningful relationships.

The Children’s House Guide is responsible for leading a Montessori classroom serving children ages 3–6 and ensuring a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment aligned with Montessori philosophy and school expectations.

This role includes preparing and maintaining the classroom environment, guiding student development, planning and implementing lessons, maintaining student records, partnering with families, and collaborating closely with classroom support staff and school leadership.

The Children’s House Guide works collaboratively with school leadership and staff to support student growth, classroom consistency, and a strong school community.

• Prepare and maintain an engaging Montessori classroom environment aligned with Montessori principles and school expectations
• Guide students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate Montessori lessons and classroom activities
• Maintain accurate student records and classroom documentation
• Build positive, respectful relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Collaborate with classroom support staff and school leadership to ensure classroom consistency and student success
• Participate in school events, meetings, and professional development

• Full-Time
• Exempt
• On-Site

• AMI Montessori Primary Diploma or AMS Early Childhood Credential
• Strong understanding of Montessori philosophy and child development
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and basic technology tools
• Ability to meet all applicable background check and regulatory requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, child development, or related field
• Prior experience in a Montessori Children’s House environment
• Experience using Transparent Classroom or similar student documentation systems

This role requires active engagement with students throughout the school day, including:

• Frequent movement throughout the classroom and outdoor environments
• Supervision of children indoors and outdoors
• Standing, walking, bending, and assisting students throughout the day
• Working in a dynamic environment with frequent transitions and interruptions

Eligible employees may have access to:

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid school holidays and breaks aligned with the school calendar
• Generous PTO package, including 80 hours of paid time off annually
• Paid maternity leave
• Tuition benefit for employee children