Substitute & After School Care Guide

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Part Time Professional Raleigh, NC, US

10 days ago Requisition

Status:
Part-time (Exempt)
Classification: 10-month Faculty
Supervisor:
Associate Lower School Director

Location:

In-person instruction at the MSR Campus in Raleigh

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 12:30 - 5:30 p.m.

The Montessori School of Raleigh (MSR) seeks an experienced Part-Time Permanent Substitute & After School Care Guide for the 2026–2027 school year beginning August 6, 2026. This ideal candidate will support classroom communities and after school care across age levels ranging from 15 months to 12 years old. The role requires flexibility in assisting Lead Guides and classroom teams in maintaining a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate Montessori environment that fosters independence, curiosity, and respect for each child’s growth.

Established in 1974, The Montessori School of Raleigh (MSR) & Carolina Preparatory Academy (Carolina Prep) is a vibrant and exceptional independent Montessori and International Baccalaureate (IB) World School institution in the Triangle area serving 400+ students aged 15 months through 18 years. The school is committed to the intellectual, ethical, and personal development of our students. Our Montessori programs for Toddler - Upper Elementary students (15 months - grade
6) are located on a beautifully-designed campus situated on 10 acres in North Raleigh, comprising five buildings in a child-centered, village-like setting surrounded by wetlands and protected forest. Our International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma programmes for middle and high school students (grades 6 - 12) are housed on an expansive 40-acre wooded campus in the Brier Creek neighborhood of Durham.

Driven by our core values of “Respect,” “Integrity,” “Community,” and “Love of Learning,” MSR and Carolina Prep welcomes prospective employees of all backgrounds. We are committed to attracting and retaining the highest quality faculty and staff through a comprehensive compensation plan, including competitive salary and an expansive benefits package. MSR and Carolina Prep are accredited by AMS and Cognia, and authorized by the IBO.

Bachelor’s degree preferred, preferably in early childhood education or a related field

Comfortability and experience working with early childhood students ages 15 months–6 years required

Montessori credentials preferred (AMI, AMS, or MACTE)

Minimum two years teaching experience at the early childhood level preferred

Committed to the mission and core values of MSR

Develops and maintains positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and other members of the MSR community

Flexible team player with a “can-do” attitude

Ability to work independently and collaborate in teams with a wide range of individuals

Commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse learning community

Student-centered, collegial, passionate, and innovative

Adhere to and uphold American Montessori Society (AMS) guidelines, professional standards, and ethical practices at all times

Ensure the physical, emotional, and social safety and well-being of all students across all assigned settings, including classrooms, after school care, and transitions between programs

Support the after school care program in collaboration with the Auxiliary Programs team, helping to create a safe, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate environment for students ages 15 months–12 years

Prepare for and assist in multiple classroom environments as a Permanent Substitute, supporting continuity of learning across Toddler, Early Childhood, and Elementary classrooms as needed

Support the preparation, maintenance, and supervision of Montessori classroom environments, ensuring materials are orderly, complete, and developmentally appropriate

Assist in the implementation of established Montessori scope and sequence under the direction of Lead Guides across assigned classrooms

Follow all MSR health, safety, diapering, toileting,…