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Full-time Montessori Guide

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We are looking for a Full-time Montessori Guide to cultivate a vibrant, child-centered environment for children aged 3-6 years in accordance with Montessori philosophy. Their primary focus is to prepare the learning environment before students arrive, and work to maintain order, materials and environment throughout the day. They collaborate with the co teacher to offer lessons, monitor student development, classroom activities, daily schedule, and implement developmentally-appropriate curriculum.

Staff hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM.

Your Qualifications

  • Montessori training.
  • Previous experience working in a Montessori environment or with young children.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team (we value diversity in backgrounds and experiences).

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities.
  • A network of supportive peers and mentors who regularly share best practices.
  • Health Insurance Stipend.
  • Dental Insurance.
  • Ski Pass Stipend (or may opt to use for alternative health/wellness investment).
  • Extensive Paid Vacation Policy.

About Us

Mountain Montessori is the sole American Montessori Society (AMS) verified/accredited Montessori school in Eagle County, CO (Vail Valley). Our primary mission is to foster and encourage authentic Montessori education. As a parent-founded school, we’ve spent the last 20+ years investing in over 900 children 3-6 years in our community. Our Founding Executive Director, Martha Teien, is in the first cohort of the Montessori doctorate program from University of Wisconsin River Falls (UWRF).

Our Values

  • Lifelong Learners: Build a school with excellent teachers who are passionate about their work and about the children. On average, our staff sets aside days for professional development.
  • Fostering Stable Connections: Create stability for the children by having the same teachers each day versus different teachers on different days.
  • Prepared Environment: Provide a classroom and playground that promotes learning, creativity, exploration and responsibility.
  • Life Work Balance: Take care of our teachers by treating them as real teachers and not as just caregivers. We love where we will amid Vail Valley’s breathtaking natural beauty!