Lead Guide (Instructor)

DESCRIPTION:

We're building something new.

Little Mustard Seed is a childhood atelier opening in Harlem. We integrate language immersion, music +movement, and STEAM into every session. Everything is grounded in Montessori and Reggio Emilia traditions.

We're hiring our founding team of guides. People who want to shape a program from the ground up, not inherit someone else's systems.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Lead or support Guided Play sessions for children 0 to 5
• Facilitate multilingual, multi-sensory learning through curated stations
• Prepare materials and maintain a beautiful, intentional environment
• Build relationships with children and families
• Bring our curriculum to life and give feedback along the way

This is a founding role. You'll have a voice in how we grow.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Warmth, patience, and belief in child-led learning
• Montessori certification (AMI, AMS, or MACTE-accredited) preferred, or in progress
• Experience with children 0 to 5 in a Montessori, Reggio, or play-based setting
• Fluency or proficiency in Spanish and/or Mandarin is a strong plus
• Willingness to help build

No Montessori certification yet? If you've led a PreK or early childhood classroom and believe in child-led learning, we'd love to hear from you!

TO APPLY:

Send your resume. Then show us why you do this work. Write it, record it, film it. We want to see how you think.

littlemustardseednyc@gmail.com

ABOUT US:

We believe children don't need to be taught in fragments. Language, movement, music, play. It's all connected. We're creating a space where that connection is honored. Rooted in Montessori. Immersed in three languages. Built for Harlem families.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person