What are the responsibilities and job description for the Montessori Elementary Lead Guide position at The Journey School - A Montessori School?
Position Overview
Looking for July 2027 or sooner for the right candidate.
The Journey School seeks a dedicated, knowledgeable, and compassionate Montessori Elementary Lead Guide to lead the lower elementary classroom's academic, intellectual, social, and emotional development of children ages 6–9.
The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong commitment to authentic Montessori education, an understanding of the developmental characteristics of the elementary child, and the ability to balance individual freedom with clear expectations, accountability, and responsibility.
The Lower Elementary Lead Guide is responsible for creating and maintaining a carefully prepared Montessori environment that promotes independence, intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, collaboration, self-discipline, and a lifelong love of learning.
The Lead Guide serves as both an educator and a classroom leader, ensuring that children receive a comprehensive Montessori education while developing the academic foundations, organizational skills, and social competencies necessary for continued success.
Duties
- Lead a mixed-age Montessori Lower Elementary classroom.
- Deliver engaging lessons across the Montessori elementary curriculum, including mathematics, language, science, geography, and history.
- Create a thoughtfully prepared environment that encourages exploration, independence, and meaningful work.
- Foster a positive classroom community grounded in mutual respect, responsibility, and freedom within limits.
- Guide students in developing critical thinking, problem-solving, executive functioning, and social-emotional skills.
- Observe and document student progress while providing individualized instruction and academic support.
- Build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
- Collaborate with school leadership to maintain a high-quality, authentic Montessori program.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Child Development, or a related field.
- Montessori Elementary I (ages 6–9) credential from an AMI-, AMS-, or MACTE-accredited training program, or an equivalent recognized program.
- working with elementary-aged children.
- Strong understanding of Montessori philosophy and the second plane of development.
- Excellent classroom leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Commitment to academic excellence, student independence, and a respectful classroom community.
- Strong English, writing, proofreading, communication, parent-teacher communication, and teacher collaboration skills.
- Familiarity with computer programs such as google docs, search engines, and email.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two or more years of Montessori elementary teaching experience.
- Montessori Elementary I–II (ages 6–12) credential.
- Experience in a mixed-age Montessori classroom.
- Familiarity with Transparent Classroom and One Spot App.
- Experience supporting students with diverse learning needs.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- Do you have AMI/AMS/MACTE Montessori Certification in Elementary I?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000