Early Childhood Montessori Guide

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance

About the Role

Brazos Learning Montessori School in Richwood, Texas is seeking an experienced, Montessori-trained Early Childhood Guide to join our team.

Our Early Childhood Guides work with children 3 to 6 years of age in a mixed-age Montessori environment designed to foster independence, concentration, confidence, curiosity, responsibility, and a lifelong love of learning.

We are seeking an educator who understands and respects Montessori philosophy, the prepared environment, observation, the uninterrupted work cycle, and individualized learning. The ideal candidate can lead a classroom with warmth, consistency, professionalism, organization, and clear expectations while respecting each child's independence and developmental needs.

• Lead and maintain a peaceful, organized, and intentionally prepared Montessori 3–6 environment.
• Present Montessori lessons across Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, Geography, Science, Culture, Art, and Grace & Courtesy
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• Protect and facilitate the uninterrupted Montessori work cycle.
• Observe children and use those observations to plan individual and small-group lessons based on developmental readiness.
• Maintain accurate records of lessons, observations, student progress, and developmental goals.
• Provide appropriate academic extensions for older Early Childhood and Kindergarten-age students.
• Foster independence, concentration, responsibility, self-regulation, and care of the classroom environment.
• Model and reinforce Grace & Courtesy, respectful communication, peaceful conflict resolution, and appropriate classroom boundaries.
• Guide behavior using respectful, developmentally appropriate Montessori practices.
• Maintain active supervision and ensure children's safety at all times.
• Maintain Montessori materials and a clean, complete, beautiful, and inviting prepared environment.
• Communicate professionally and consistently with parents regarding children's progress and development.
• Prepare for and participate in parent conferences, staff meetings, professional development, and school events.
• Collaborate respectfully with classroom assistants, fellow Guides, support staff, and administration.
• Follow all Texas childcare licensing requirements, health and safety standards, and school policies.
• Complete required documentation, training, certifications, and assigned responsibilities by established deadlines.
• Receive and appropriately implement feedback, coaching, and classroom observations from school leadership.

• Montessori Early Childhood/Primary training for ages 3–6 is required.
• Montessori credential from a recognized teacher education program is strongly preferred. Candidates actively completing their Montessori credential may be considered.
• Minimum of three (3) years of verifiable professional experience in a licensed preschool, Montessori school, childcare center, private school, or early childhood education setting.
• Previous experience in a Montessori 3–6 classroom is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Montessori 3–6 curriculum, lesson sequences, prepared environment, observation, and recordkeeping.
• Ability to confidently present Montessori materials within Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, and Cultural Studies.
• Must meet all Texas Child Care Regulation background check requirements
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• Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain required certification within the school's established timeframe.
• CDA, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or coursework in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field is preferred.
• Must complete all…