Credentialed Early Childhood/Primary Montessori Guide (3 to 6 Years Old)

About the Role

STEAMspark is seeking a Credentialed Early Childhood/Primary Montessori Guide to serve students from the ages of 3 to 6 years old. The Montessori Guide plays a multifaceted role in the classroom, supporting each child's holistic development and fostering a love of learning that extends far beyond the classroom walls.

Do you want to be that “spark” in the classroom that inspires students' love of learning? Are you passionate about the Montessori method and all it has to offer for students' physical, social, and emotional development? Do you want to be part of something special? If this is you, we want you on our STEAMspark team. We are looking for a certified Montessori guide with the talent to enrich the learning environment with the STEAMspark curriculum, incorporating age-appropriate Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics concepts.

Responsibilities

• Ignite the “spark” in the classroom.
• Complete school-sponsored AMS Montessori training.
• Implement the Montessori philosophy and curriculum into a multi-age learning environment.
• Prepare and present lesson plans accommodating for differences in student learning styles.
• Plan appropriate activities with materials that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Introduce strategies and resources, including technology, that keep students engaged.
• Conduct and document ongoing formal and informal assessments of student achievement.
• Create a peaceful classroom environment conducive to learning through appropriate classroom management strategies.
• Establish and maintain open and effective communication channels with students, parents, staff, and the administration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associate's degree
• 3+ years’ experience as a classroom teacher, Montessori Guide, and/or Montessori Assistant
• Montessori Credential from a MACTE accredited center

Preferred Qualifications

• Existing AMI Credential or AMS Credential
• Valid Texas Elementary Teacher Certificate

Pay

Salary range of $55,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year.

Physical Requirements

• Able to sit on the floor for presenting lessons.
• Able to lift at least 25 pounds.

About Our Organization

STEAMspark is committed to:

• Preparing students to become top academic performers throughout their education.
• Positioning them to take on more advanced courses in secondary school.
• Enabling them to pursue higher education opportunities successfully.

Igniting a passion for learning at an early age, our Montessori-driven, STEAM-integrated, age-appropriate, highly interactive curricula are taught by Montessori credentialed and/or state-certified educators dedicated to our students. STEAMspark is an AMI USA Aspiring School, a candidate for AMS School Accreditation, and fully accredited through Cognia, which includes NCA CASI, NWAC, and SACS CASI. These distinctions allow us to serve children from 6 weeks old through 12th grade.

Benefits

• Medical (where STEAMspark picks up a generous amount of the cost)
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
• Rewards & Recognition Programs
• Mentorship Opportunities