Montessori Guide or Teacher
About The Position
We are launching a small, Montessori co-op in Raynham designed for children ages 2.5–6 years. Our program emphasizes independence, practical life skills, social development, and respect for the child within a calm, thoughtfully prepared environment. This is not a traditional childcare role. Parents or caregivers actively participate in the classroom on a rotating basis, allowing the guide to focus on observation, lesson presentation, and maintaining the Montessori work cycle. We are seeking a Montessori-aligned guide/teacher to lead our morning work cycle and help establish a warm, consistent classroom culture.
Requirements
- Experience working with children ages 2.5–5
- Strong understanding of child development
- Calm, patient, and collaborative teaching style
- Comfort working alongside parent volunteers
- Reliable, organized, and values-driven
Nice To Haves
- Montessori certification (AMI, AMS, or equivalent)
- Montessori classroom experience
- Background in early childhood education
- Experience in cooperative or alternative education settings
Responsibilities
- Preparing and maintaining a Montessori-inspired environment
- Leading daily work cycles, circle time, and transitions
- Presenting age-appropriate Montessori lessons including practical life, sensorial, and early language and math foundations
- Collaborating with parent and or helpers in the classroom
- Modeling respectful communication and child-centered guidance
- Observing children and communicating developmentally appropriate feedback to families
- Supporting a calm, inclusive, and community-based classroom culture
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience
- Paid classroom prep time
- Supportive leadership and small class size
- Small, intentional program with strong family engagement
- Thoughtfully prepared environment
- Low ratios and consistent schedule
- Opportunity to help build a program from the ground up
- Collaborative, respectful, and values-aligned community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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