Children's House Montessori Guide

Job Description

Job Description

Little Voyageurs' Montessori School (LVMS) is seeking a full-time Children’s House Montessori Guide to start preferably at the beginning of summer session (June 2026); a start date for the fall program may be considered.  LVMS is an environment that is respectful and joyful for children and adults, and we are seeking applicants who are dedicated to the development of young children.

 

Position Description and Responsibilities

 

Applicants should have a love for children, be creative, take initiative, have patience, and work well in a team that creates a unique Montessori environment and follows the Montessori theory.

 

Responsibilities include:

• Planning and implementing Montessori activities in the areas of Practical Life, Sensorial, Mathematics, Language, Culture/Geography, Science, Music, and Art
• Presenting developmentally appropriate material/activities to individuals and groups of children
• Creating and maintaining a safe, nurturing, self-directed environment for students
• Designing creative and engaging activities to spark children’s individual interests
• Facilitating a harmonious work environment with co-workers and children
• Engaging in proactive communication with colleagues, parents, and Board Members
• Writing and delivering conferences and information for parents
• Displaying leadership, flexibility, and patience

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Qualifications

Minimum:
-Montessori Diploma (completed or in progress)
-Experience working in an early childhood program

Preferred:
-Experience working in a Montessori environment

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Organization

 

Little Voyageurs’ Montessori School (LVMS) was established in 1968 and is a non-profit, parent-operated Montessori school located in Columbia Heights. We serve children from diverse backgrounds, approximately age 3 through kindergarten, in a multi-age classroom. LVMS is open year-round, and the educational program is complemented by an extended day program. Both provide a nurturing, high-quality, structured learning environment for the total child. The Montessori program operates within a typical school year and a 7-week Montessori summer program.

LVMS provides a collaborative, positive work environment and offers benefits that include paid time off, paid holidays, health, dental, vision, retirement, and training opportunities.

Interested applicants should apply on this website or send their resume directly to View email address on ziprecruiter.com.