What are the responsibilities and job description for the Primary Montessori Lead Guide position at School in the Hills?
As we head into our 18th year of providing authentic Montessori for hundreds of families, we are now accepting applications for Certified Lead Guides at the Primary level (3-6 years old).
School in the Hills offers highly competitive compensation and benefits, including an immediate 30 days of paid time off for scheduled closures, including holidays, and catered meals from our professional kitchen team. This time off is in addition to our standard sick and PTO policies.
Job Requirements:
- MACTE-accredited Montessori certification affiliated with AMS or AMI (we will consider sponsoring certification for the right candidate with relevant experience and education)
- Bachelor's degree required, Masters degree is a plus
- Relevant teaching experience at the Primary level required, Montessori teaching experience preferred
- A kind and genuine approach to children and their families
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with a calm demeanor for leading groups of children
- Genuine passion for working with this age group and educating for the future!
Each team member receives training from our team with opportunities to receive sponsorship for additional training and career development.
School in the Hills’ Competitive Benefits Package:
- Paid vacation and paid sick time
- An additional 30 days of paid vacation during scheduled school closures/holidays
- Eligibility and accrual of paid sick time and holiday pay begins immediately for full-time employees
- Catered meals, including a light breakfast and full lunch
- Free tuition for Toddler and Primary age children
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- $50,000 of life insurance coverage at no cost to you
- 401k with matching contribution
- Year-round and 10-month academic year schedules are available
We strive to create an energized, collaborative, team-based environment with opportunities for professional growth across our campuses.
School in the Hills is a premier private school offering quality Montessori education in Austin, Texas. We are a collaborative, team-based environment of passionate Montessorians serving children from 18 months through 6th grade. Using the Montessori philosophy as true north, we prepare an environment that nurtures and inspires each of our unique students. Fostering a collaborative school community allows each child to develop into a confident, life-long learner.
School in the Hills is an inclusive and welcoming environment for children, families, and employees of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, family makeups, religions, and abilities. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and recognize the unique rewards a diverse community offers to all who are a part of it.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to pass a background check in order to work in a school setting?
License/Certification:
- MACTE accredited Montessori cetification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Austin, TX 78730 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Austin, TX 78730: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000