Montessori Toddler or Primary Lead Guide

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Seven Oaks Academy Montessori is a growing Montessori school committed to nurturing independence, curiosity, and confidence in young learners. Our school community is built on respect, teamwork, accountability, and joy in learning.

We are seeking a dedicated Montessori educator who is excited to lead in the classroom. This role is designed for a professional who enjoys guiding children while also helping build a thriving educational community.

A MINIMUM of 3 years of Montessori experience is preferred and the minimum education requirement for a is a bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent PSC certification AND Montessori Certification.

Seven Oaks Academy is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

What You'll Do

"Plainly, the environment must be a living one, directed by a higher intelligence, arranged by an adult who is prepared for his/her mission."

Maria Montessori

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Montessori Center Director & Lead Guide serves as both a classroom leader and an operational partner in supporting the school’s daily functions. This position fulfills the licensed Center Director role while also leading either a Toddler or Primary Montessori classroom.

Classroom Leadership

• Lead a Montessori Toddler or Primary classroom in alignment with Montessori philosophy and best practices
• Prepare and maintain a beautiful, organized learning environment
• Observe children and guide individualized learning experiences
• Support independence, concentration, and respectful classroom culture
• Maintain accurate documentation related to student development and licensing compliance

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who values clear structure, strong communication with families, and a positive, supportive workplace culture.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

• Montessori certification (Toddler or Primary) from an AMS, AMI, or MACTE-accredited program
• Minimum 3 years Montessori classroom experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Commitment to Montessori philosophy and respectful classroom culture

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaker.

AMS/AMI Certification

Benefits

Join an Exceptional Team in an environment filled with smiling faces and friendly attitudes. As a member of the Seven Oaks Team, you are valued and an important part of our success. Our teachers are lifelong learners dedicated to supporting each family we serve.

Enjoy exciting and innovative benefits such as:

• A relaxed and casual uniform so you can be comfortable while maintaining a professionalism workplace environment.
• Quarterly Team Bonding Activities
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off for Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, and your Birthday, too!
• Annual anniversary "bonus pay"
• Monthly Team Member of The Month recognition program
• Annual Team Community Service Project

About Us

Seven Oaks Academy is a Montessori preschool in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Our mission is to plant seeds where a child can blossom, explore and more ensuring kindergarten readiness.
We celebrate each child's individuality and help them discover how they can best contribute to our world and culture. All children are naturally curious and love to learn; we support this innate drive by providing environments that meet children's developmental needs, by having a staff of loving and well-prepared adults, and by building a community of families that actively support our mission.

Why do so many families choose Montessori?

Individualized learning

Lessons are designed and given to each child when they are most ready to learn.

Whole child education

Social, emotional, and physical development is emphasized along with academic skills.

Empowered by choice

Freedom to move and choose activities fosters independence and self-confidence.

Supported by research

Current neurology and human development research consistently backs Montessori.

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