Children's House Lead Guide

Montessori School of Raleigh•Raleigh, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Montessori School of Raleigh (MSR) seeks a Montessori-trained Children’s House Lead Guide to start immediately. Under the general direction of the Director of Early Childhood, the Guide will lead a Children’s House classroom and oversee students ages 3–6. The ideal candidate will provide continuity of instruction and classroom leadership while fostering a nurturing, engaging, and well-prepared Montessori environment. The Children’s House Lead Guide will support each child’s academic, social-emotional, and physical development, ensuring a consistent and positive learning experience throughout the leave period.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Education or a related field
Montessori Primary (3-6) Credentials required (AMS, AMI, or MACTE accredited)
Minimum three years teaching experience at the Children's House level
Committed to the mission and core values of MSR
Develops and maintains positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents and other members of the MSR community
Flexible team player with “can-do” attitude
Ability to work independently and collaborate in teams with a wide range of individuals
Commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse learning community
Student-centered, collegial, passionate, innovative

Responsibilities

Adhere to and uphold American Montessori Society (AMS) guidelines, professional standards, and ethical practices at all times
Ensure the physical, emotional, and social safety and well-being of students in the classroom at all times
Prepare, maintain, and supervise a Children’s House Montessori classroom environment in which the furnishings and materials are developmentally appropriate and provide academic purpose
Deliver established Children’s House Montessori scope and sequence, ensuring alignment with the School’s curriculum standards
Adhere to all MSR health, safety, diapering, and toileting best-practice policies, ensuring a clean, hygienic environment, proper duty of care and documentation
Maintain a supportive and collaborative partnership with administration and colleagues to assist with curriculum development and implementation within the context of the School's overall program and mission
Collaborate actively and participate within a divisional team and partner with interdisciplinary specialists to support student growth and learning
Provide a supportive and collaborative partnership with the classroom assistant by clearly communicating responsibilities and expectations
Partner with Student Support Services to ensure student success, developmental readiness, and appropriate interventions when needed
Administer and review benchmark tests with fidelity, ensuring results and data are used to inform instructional planning and individualized student support needs
Maintain a receptive and data-driven approach, integrating assessment insights into daily teaching practices
Engage in ongoing professional development that supports continuous growth and excellence in Montessori education
Attend all required faculty and team meetings
Represent the School positively and professionally in all interactions with students, families, colleagues, and the broader community
Maintain a strong home/school partnership by ensuring consistent, timely, and respectful lines of communication with parents through school-sanctioned communication methods
Maintain accurate and up-to-date student record keeping, lesson planning, progress reports, and parent conferences via our internal educational record-keeping system Transparent Classroom
Participate in and help lead Parent Education events, including some evening hours, to strengthen community knowledge and understanding of Montessori philosophy and practice
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Early Childhood, Children’s House Team Lead, or Head of School