Montessori Guide or Teacher

Montessori Guide / Teacher
Location: Raynham, MA
Schedule: Part-time mornings (8:30 AM–4:00 pm)
Start Date: February 2026

About the Program
We are launching a small, Montessori enrichment program 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.

The Role
We are seeking a Montessori-aligned guide/teacher to lead our morning work cycle and help establish a warm, consistent culture.

Responsibilities include:

• 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

Qualifications
Required:

• 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

Preferred but not required:

• Montessori certification (AMI, AMS, or equivalent)

• Montessori classroom experience

• Background in early childhood education

• Experience in cooperative or alternative education settings

Schedule and Compensation

• Part-time mornings plus weekend mornings

• 3–4 hours per day

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience

• Paid classroom prep time

• Supportive leadership and small class size

Why Join Us

• 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

Location: Raynham, MA