Toddler Lead Guide

We are seeking an experienced Toddler Lead Guide for the  school year. This position starts in August 2026.

The Children’s House Montessori School of Austin is a private holistic Montessori school that cultivates brilliant thinkers from the youngest ages. TCH will be entering it’s 6th year this upcoming school year and we are excited to have a dedicated Lead Toddler Guide join our close-knit team of passionate individuals.

Our school’s motto is “be kind, be gentle, be safe”. We take Maria Montessori’s age-old philosophy and pair it with a new approach for our teachers and staff. Unlike any other Montessori school, we apply the method to how we run the business and treat our staff. We take it from “follow the child” all the way up to “follow the employee”.

The Children’s House is a laid back, close-knit community of like‑minded individuals with one goal in mind: bringing more peace and joy to our world!

• Caring and compassionate
• Hardworking and motivated
• Open-minded and supportive
• Have experience in the classroom & in positive people management
• Your success is our success
• Excited to come to work every day and passionate about helping others and shaping minds

• Micromanaging meddlers
• Seeking perfection not matter what
• Not encouraging of drama and politics in the school administration

• Toddler Lead Guide, with at least 2 years experience in a Montessori classroom
• MACTE- accredited Montessori certificatioon required- preferably AMI, AMS or IMC
• Must be compassionate, passionate about the method, lover of learning; respectful to all children, colleagues, and parents
• Have experience with toddler-aged children (18 months
  -3 years old)
• Strong believer in the “follow the child to foster independence” method
• Views parents are partners
• Takes pride in their work
• Enjoys being part of a close-knit team
• Agrees with The Children’s House philosophy

• Create and lead your own classroom (Maximum of 12 students with an assistant guide and third floater arriving early afternoon)
• Parent/teacher conferences
• Classroom setup
• Classroom overview
• Delegation of tasks to the Assistant
• Ensure all clean up & preparation are completed
• Material making
• Required trainings from state licensing and professional development hours

Thank you for your interest in our school, We can’t wait to speak with you!

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These statements are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

The Children’s House is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.