Villa Montessori School – Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

2026–2027 Academic Year

Villa Montessori School is seeking a warm, experienced, and professionally trained Montessori Toddler Guide to join our international school community in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Founded in 2009, Villa Montessori School is committed to authentic Montessori education within a bilingual and culturally diverse community. Our Toddler environment serves children approximately 16 to 36 months old and is intentionally prepared to support movement, language, independence, concentration, social development, and the child's growing sense of self.

We are looking for a guide who understands that the Toddler years are not simply preparation for preschool, but a unique and extraordinary period of human development.

The Role

The Toddler Guide is responsible for leading a peaceful, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate Montessori environment in collaboration with classroom assistants and school leadership.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and maintaining an orderly, beautiful, safe, and developmentally appropriate Montessori environment

• Presenting Montessori activities individually and in small groups

• Supporting independence in practical life, movement, language, toileting, eating, dressing, and daily routines

• Observing each child carefully and using observation to guide presentations and environmental adjustments

• Modeling grace, courtesy, calm communication, and respectful interactions

• Establishing consistent routines while respecting each child's individual developmental rhythm

• Communicating professionally and sensitively with families

• Collaborating closely with assistants, specialists, and school leadership

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates who have:

• A recognized Montessori Infant & Toddler credential (AMS, AMI, or from a MACTE-accredited teacher education program)

• Previous experience leading or working in a Montessori Toddler environment

• Excellent spoken and written English

• Strong understanding of child development from birth to age three

• Excellent observation, organization, classroom leadership, and communication skills

• A calm, respectful, patient, and nurturing presence with young children

• Commitment to Montessori philosophy and respectful care

• Willingness and ability to relocate to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

International candidates are welcome to apply.

What We Offer

• Salary based on qualifications and experience, up to US$1,500 per month

• School-provided housing

• Transportation between school and school-provided housing

• Health insurance

• Paid school holidays and vacation periods according to contract

• Travel and relocation benefits according to contract

• Assistance with the Dominican work authorization process

• The opportunity to live in Punta Cana and become part of a growing international Montessori community

About Villa Montessori School

Villa Montessori School is located in the Punta Cana–Bávaro area of the Dominican Republic and serves an international community of families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

For the 2026–2027 academic year, our pedagogical focus is the development of executive functions through freedom with responsibility, organization, self-regulation, independence, and thoughtful decision-making.

We are looking for a Toddler Guide who recognizes the enormous potential of the first three years of life and who approaches young children with respect, patience, careful observation, and genuine joy.