Montessori Lead Primary Guide

Primary Lead Guide – Northern Blooms Montessori

Northern Blooms is looking for a Primary Lead Guide who is passionate about Montessori education and excited to help shape a growing school community. You’ll be part of a pioneering team working to build an authentic Montessori program that truly serves local families.

As the Lead Guide, you’ll support a cohesive classroom team, coordinate the curriculum, and handle the day-to-day flow of the classroom. You’ll draw on your understanding of children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development to create a safe and engaging environment where children can thrive. Strong communication skills are important, as you’ll be connecting with children, guiding assistants, and partnering with families.

What You Bring

• A strong commitment to authentic Montessori practice. You’re an engaged facilitator of children’s learning and value extending Montessori principles to families. AMI, AMS, or MACTE certification is ideal, but interest in training is welcomed.
• A creative, flexible approach to leadership. You’re resourceful, see possibilities in challenges, and enjoy developing thoughtful solutions.
• A generous and collaborative spirit. You build genuine relationships, lead with kindness, and contribute positively to a diverse community.
• Curiosity and a desire to grow. You’re eager to expand your skills, learn new things, and deepen your purpose in this work.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide children ages 3–6 in a warm, respectful, and developmentally appropriate way
• Partner with an assistant to develop and maintain an authentic Montessori classroom that reflects the diversity of our community.
• Implement the Montessori curriculum, prepare and maintain materials, and create new materials as needed.
• Collaborate with Commongrounds tenant-owners and serve as a representative of Northern Blooms in the larger community.
• Model best practices and support the teaching team through coaching and collaboration.
• Plan engaging individual and group activities that support social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Communicate regularly with families through conversations, written updates, progress reports, and conferences.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy classroom environment.
• Uphold all school policies and meet state licensing regulations.
• Supervise assistants and volunteers to ensure high standards of safety, care, and consistency.
• Participate in professional development and attend school events as part of the school community.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Deep understanding of Montessori philosophy and child development.
• Montessori certification for ages 3–6 (AMI, AMS, or MACTE) or a strong interest in beginning training.
• Preferred: 3+ years of experience in a Montessori classroom.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and basic administrative skills.
• Ability to work well with staff, families, children, and the board while contributing to a collaborative team culture.
• Experience with childcare licensing is helpful.
• Infant/child/adult CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to take frequent walks; use hands, tools, and classroom materials; kneel, bend, squat, and sit on the floor for extended periods.
• Successful background check and completion of all required licensing training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person