Lead Montessori Guide

Montessori Children's Center | San Francisco, CA, United States

Posted Date 11/25/2025
Description

About the Role

As a Lead Montessori Guide you'll help create a nurturing and enriching space for children ages 2 to 6. You'll inspire their curiosity and love for learning through hands-on exploration, all while following authentic Montessori principles. This is a fantastic chance to build meaningful relationships with children, families, and a supportive team, while encouraging each child's independence, creativity, and growth.

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment.

  • Implement the Montessori curriculum, using appropriate Montessori materials and techniques.

  • Observe and assess each child’s development, providing individualized learning plans and Montessori material presentations.

  • Maintain regular communication with parents regarding their child’s progress and development.

  • Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

  • Prepare and organize classroom materials to support children’s learning.

  • Facilitate group activities and encourage social interaction among children.

  • Ensure the safety and well-being of all children in the classroom.

  • Ability to work at a child's level for extended periods of time. 

  • Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. 

  • Ability to change diapers as needed.

  • Ability to perform light opening/closing duties such as preparing snacks, sweeping, sanitizing tables, putting down/picking up nap cots, washing snack dishes, stocking, and organizing supplies.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 2+ years of teaching experience in a licensed Montessori childcare center or preschool preferred, with at least 1 year as a Lead Guide required.
  • A minimum of 12 semester units in early childhood education or child development.
  • A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or a related field is preferred.
  • MACTE-accredited 3-6 Montessori credential (AMI, AMS, or IMC/CGMS).
  • Certifications in CPR and First Aid.
  • Clear a background check (criminal history, fingerprinting through CA DOJ, FBI, and Child Abuse Central Index).
  • Complete Mandated Reporter Training within 90 days of employment.
  • Complete health screening, including a tuberculosis (TB) test, before starting work.

Compensation and Benefits

  • $30-$34/hour, depending on your experience and qualifications.
  • Health/dental plan, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement savings plan, and professional development opportunities.
  • Regular compensation reviews aimed at proactive increases as the school grows.
Salary30.00 - 34.00 Hour
Montessori Credential Level
Early Childhood (2½ - 6)
Education Required
Some College
Job Type
Classroom Teacher/Staff
Position Type
Full-Time (12 mos.)
Phone(415) 333-4410

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