Montessori Lead Guide (Primary)

Start Date: August 10, 2026 – End Date: June 10, 2027

About Us

CMCH Preschool is a Jewish non-profit, private education institution for children ages 18 months - Kindergarten. We are a vibrant, warm, premier educational home designed to foster a love of learning. We prioritize being a comfortable, happy place to work. A foundational belief of ours is that when teachers and staff are happy and enjoy their place of work, this is reflected in the children. We actively aim to create an environment that fosters camaraderie, genuine friendship, and thus, a team that works well together for the benefit of the children.

About the Role

The Montessori Lead Guide/Teacher helps direct their students’ activities academically, socially, emotionally, and physically in a prepared Montessori environment that challenges each child to reach their full potential in these developmental areas in accordance with the Montessori philosophy.

We seek a flexible, imaginative, creative teacher who can effectively plan and problem solve with a team. The ability to understand and willingness to work with a range of learning styles is required. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and others. Above all, we are seeking a strong foundation in Montessori, along with respect for and love of children and early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Lead/teach during normal working hours on all regularly scheduled work days and at other times as specified.
• Devote full time and attention during normal working hours to duties as a Montessori Lead Teacher.
• Complete conference reports, maintain student records, and share student progress as required by the school.
• Supervise classroom assistants, including guidance, development, and evaluation with the help of the lead coordinator.
• Demonstrate rapport with, and respect and kindness for, the students. Protect the student’s health, safety, and welfare within the classroom environment.
• Prepare an environment in which the materials are complete and correspond to the needs of the group.
• Be responsible for the care and maintenance of classroom materials, maintain a safe and orderly environment, and update the classroom inventory regularly. Involve children in this responsibility.
• Maintain current attendance records.
• Maintain and develop written lesson plans for each week.
• Attend staff meetings and other in-school events.
• Attend the August in-service week for faculty.
• Hold two formal conferences with written reports yearly with families regarding the student’s progress and specific needs, and communicate regularly with families.
• Maintain current and accurate academic records.
• Establish positive relationships with families.
• Collaborate daily with classroom assistants and specialists and provide direction for classroom maintenance, classroom management, and student academic and social progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education.
• AMI or AMS certified.
• Experience in a classroom setting.
• Have obtained, or are willing to obtain, First Aid and CPR Certifications (paid for by employer).
• Willing to obtain In-Service hours annually (paid for by employer).
• Willing to obtain a background check through the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning.
• Three or more years of Montessori teaching experience are desirable. With less experience, the desire and passion to further one's teaching career are necessary.

Schedule

Monday through Thursday: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Friday: 8:30 am – 2:00 pm