Early Childhood Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Brazos Learning Montessori School is seeking an experienced, Montessori-trained Early Childhood Guide to lead a mixed-age classroom for children 3–6 years old .

We are looking for an educator who understands Montessori philosophy, the prepared environment, observation, individualized learning, and the uninterrupted work cycle. The ideal candidate can lead a classroom with warmth, consistency, organization, professionalism, and clear expectations while fostering children's independence and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain a peaceful, organized, and intentionally prepared Montessori 3–6 environment.
• Present Montessori lessons in Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, Geography, Science, Culture, Art, and Grace & Courtesy .
• Protect and facilitate the uninterrupted Montessori work cycle.
• Observe children and plan individualized and small-group lessons based on readiness and development.
• Maintain accurate lesson, observation, and student progress records.
• Provide appropriate academic extensions for older Early Childhood and Kindergarten students.
• Foster independence, concentration, responsibility, self-regulation, and care of the environment.
• Guide behavior using respectful, developmentally appropriate Montessori practices.
• Maintain active supervision and children's safety at all times.
• Maintain Montessori materials and a clean, complete, and inviting prepared environment.
• Communicate professionally with families and participate in parent conferences.
• Collaborate effectively with classroom assistants, fellow Guides, and administration.
• Follow Texas childcare licensing requirements and all school health, safety, training, and professional standards.

Required Qualifications

• Montessori Early Childhood/Primary training for ages 3–6 is required.
• Montessori credential from a recognized teacher education program strongly preferred. Candidates currently completing their credential may be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of verifiable professional early childhood education experience.
• Montessori 3–6 classroom experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of Montessori curriculum, lesson sequences, observation, recordkeeping, and the prepared environment.
• Ability to confidently present core Montessori materials.
• Must meet Texas Child Care Regulation background check requirements.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it within the required timeframe.
• CDA, associate's/bachelor's degree, or Early Childhood Education coursework preferred.

Professional Expectations

Our Early Childhood Guide establishes the culture, rhythm, expectations, and emotional tone of the classroom.

Candidates should demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality, calm and respectful classroom leadership, strong organization and follow-through, initiative, professional communication, and accountability.

Guides must be comfortable leading classroom assistants, meeting documentation and training deadlines, receiving constructive feedback and coaching, and maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for an educator who understands Montessori—not simply someone who has worked in a preschool classroom with Montessori materials.

The right candidate understands observation, freedom within limits, Grace & Courtesy, individualized instruction, protection of concentration, and when to present, redirect, intervene, observe, or step back .

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who views early childhood education as a profession and responsibility and is committed to maintaining a peaceful, respectful, and academically rich Montessori classroom.

About BLMS

Brazos Learning Montessori School is an early childhood community in Richwood, Texas committed to fostering independence, curiosity, confidence, respect, responsibility, and a lifelong love of learning.

We value Montessori educators who are dependable, collaborative, invested in their students, and committed to continued professional growth.