Primary​/Early Childhood Certified Lead Guide

Certified Lead Guides – Primary/Early Childhood Level (3-6 years)

Now in our 18th year of providing authentic Montessori for hundreds of families, we are currently accepting applications for Certified Lead Guides at the Primary/Early Childhood 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.

• MACTE-accredited Montessori certification is required (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.

• 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.