The Montessori School of San Antonio is seeking an experienced certified Montessori Lower Elementary Lead Guide for the 2025-2026 school year. This is a full-time position with benefits beginning August 8, 2025. Applicants should be passionate about the Montessori philosophy and lifelong learners who are looking to serve and honor the needs of the whole child. The ideal candidate would be a seasoned professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, willing to partner with parents and collaborate with a dedicated educational team to provide a nurturing authentic Montessori program for students. Our program embraces a team approach that values initiative, creativity, strong communication skills, compassion, dependability, and an appreciation for the outdoors.
The mission of The Montessori School of San Antonio is to guide children to be passionate learners, independent thinkers, and engaged citizens. Located on 24 acres thirteen miles north of downtown San Antonio, The Montessori School of San Antonio is an established, mission-driven organization that has been in operation for 50 years serving children Pre-K through eighth grade.
To be considered, interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume to employment@montessorisa.org. No telephone inquiries please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Implementing the Montessori philosophy and methodology for children ages 6-9
- Support and facilitate the unique growth of each individual student
- Supervise a Classroom Assistant
- Collaborate and plan with the Lower Elementary team
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Lower Elementary (Elementary I) Certification from an accredited AMS, AMI or MACTE program
- Bachelor's degree
- At least three years experience teaching in a Montessori classroom
- Excellent communication skills
- Compassionate attitude
- Understanding of child development
- Professionalism, including attendance, positivity, and flexibility
Preferred Qualifications
- More than three years experience teaching in a Montessori classroom