Jobs

Our Extended Day Guides/Teachers manage afternoon, mixed-age (typically 3–6) programming from roughly 2:00–5:45 p.m., focusing on providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment that complements the core Montessori workday. Responsibilities include supervising outdoor play, facilitating arts, crafts, and games, assisting with snack time, and fostering independence through a child-centered approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervision & Safety: Proactively monitoring children during outdoor play, indoor activities, and transitions.
• Environment Management: Maintaining a clean, orderly, and peaceful environment, including setting up and cleaning up activities and snacks.
• Engaging Activities: Planning and leading creative activities, such as arts, crafts, music, movement, and group games.
• Child Guidance: Modeling “grace and courtesy,” supporting conflict resolution, and encouraging independence (e.g., self-care, cleaning up).
• Communication: Interfacing with parents/caregivers at pick-up to share information about their child’s day.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education/Certification: Successful candidates will have a high school diploma and Early Education and Care (EEC) certification (or working towards it).
• Experience: Prior experience working with young children (Toddler – Kindergarten) in a group setting.
• Montessori Philosophy: Understanding of, or willingness to learn, Montessori principles and positive discipline techniques.
• Attributes: Highly organized, patient, flexible, with a warm and compassionate demeanor.

Typical Schedule

• Hours: Generally 2:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. (or similar), Monday through Friday.
• Activities: Outdoor playtime, quiet reading, small group activities, and snack time.

Benefits

• Positions often offer professional development, particularly for those looking to gain experience in education or Montessori.