Montessori Guide

Montessori Guide for a Toddler (18 months to 3 years old) learning environment.

Job Overview

Do you want to be that “spark” in the classroom that inspires students' love of learning?

Are you passionate about the Montessori method and all it has to offer for students' physical, social, and emotional development?

Do you want to be part of something special?

If this is you, we want you on our STEAMspark Montessori Experience team.

We are looking for a certified Montessori guide with the talent to enrich the learning environment with the STEAMspark curriculum, incorporating age-appropriate Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics concepts.

Role and Responsibilities

• Ignite the “spark” in the classroom.
• Complete school-sponsored AMS Montessori training.
• Implement the Montessori philosophy and curriculum into a multi-age learning environment.
• Prepare and present lesson plans accommodating for differences in student learning styles.
• Plan appropriate activities with materials that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Introduce strategies and resources, including technology, that keep students engaged.
• Conduct and document ongoing formal and informal assessments of student achievement.
• Create a peaceful classroom environment conducive to learning through appropriate classroom management strategies.
• Establish and maintain open and effective communication channels with students, parents, staff, and the administration.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree
• 3 years’ experience as a classroom teacher, Montessori Guide, and/or Montessori Assistant

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Existing AMI Credential or AMS Credential

Application Process

Candidates interested in applying for the Toddler Teacher/Montessori Guide position are required to submit the following:

1. Resume highlighting relevant experience and qualifications
2. Answer the questions included in the posting application
3. A video recording (not exceeding 10 minutes) where you respond to the following questions:
   1. Can you discuss your understanding of the Montessori approach and how you integrate it into your teaching practice for Toddlers?
   2. What strategies do you use to create a nurturing and stimulating environment for Toddlers in a classroom setting?
   3. What do you find most rewarding about working with Toddlers, and what challenges do you anticipate in this role?
   4. What methods do you use to effectively communicate with parents/guardians about their child's progress and development?

Pay

$16.43 to $20.08 per hour.

Physical Requirements

• Able to sit on the floor for presenting lessons.
• Able to lift at least 25 pounds.

About our Organization

STEAMspark Montessori Experience is committed to:

✓Preparing students to become top academic performers throughout their education.

✓Positioning them to take on more advanced courses in secondary school.

✓Enabling them to pursue higher education opportunities successfully.

Igniting a passion for learning at an early age, our Montessori driven, STEAM integrated, age-appropriate, highly interactive curricula taught by Montessori credentialed and/or state certified educators dedicated to our students.

STEAMspark holds the esteemed status of being a Verified School by the American Montessori Society and we are a Candidate for Accreditation with NCA CASI, NWAC and SACS CASI. These accreditations allow us to serve students starting in our Nido environment through the 12th Grade. 

Here are some of the benefits of working at STEAMspark:

• Medical (where STEAMspark picks up a generous amount of the cost), Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Rewards & Recognition Programs
• Mentorship Opportunities
• Continuing education opportunities through AMS affiliated programs