Credentialed Nido/Toddler Montessori Guide (0 Years to 3 Years) | AMI Preferred

STEAMspark is seeking a Credentialed Nido/Toddler Montessori Guide to serve children from 6 weeks through 3 years of age. The Montessori Guide plays a multifaceted role in the classroom, supporting each child's holistic development while fostering independence, curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning that extends far beyond the classroom.

Job Overview

• Do you want to be that “spark” in the classroom that inspires a child's love of learning?
• Are you passionate about the Montessori method and all it has to offer for children's physical, social, emotional, and academic development?
• Do you want to be part of something special?

If this is you, we want you on our STEAMspark Montessori team.

We are looking for a credentialed Montessori Guide with the talent to enrich the prepared environment with the STEAMspark curriculum, thoughtfully incorporating age-appropriate Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics experiences while remaining grounded in authentic Montessori practice.

AMI Credentialed Guides may be eligible for a signing bonus based on credential level, experience, and start date.

Please note: Signing bonuses are exclusively available to Guides holding an AMI Montessori credential.

Role & Responsibilities

• Ignite the “spark” in the classroom.
• Implement the Montessori philosophy and curriculum within a thoughtfully prepared, multi-age Nido/Toddler environment.
• Observe each child carefully and use those observations to support individual developmental needs, interests, and readiness.
• Prepare, maintain, and continuously refine a peaceful, orderly, beautiful, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Present Montessori materials and experiences in a manner consistent with the child's developmental stage and Montessori principles.
• Support the development of independence, movement, language, concentration, social-emotional growth, and practical life skills.
• Plan age-appropriate experiences that reflect an understanding of the individual learning and developmental needs of the children assigned.
• Thoughtfully integrate age-appropriate STEAM experiences into the Montessori environment.
• Conduct and document ongoing formal and informal observations and assessments of child development and progress.
• Establish and maintain open, professional, and effective communication with children, families, colleagues, and administration.
• Partner with classroom Assistants and school leadership to maintain consistency, safety, and fidelity to the Montessori approach.
• Complete school-sponsored AMS/AMI Montessori training and professional development as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree.
• 3+ years of experience as a classroom teacher, Montessori Guide, and/or Montessori Assistant.
• Existing AMI or AMS Montessori credential appropriate for the Nido/Toddler age level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• AMI Montessori credential.
• Experience working in an infant and toddler Montessori environment.

Compensation

• $45,000 to $55,000 annually, based on Montessori credentials, educational background, and relevant experience.
• Signing bonus available for qualified AMI Credentialed Guides.

Physical Requirements

• Able to sit on the floor for presenting lessons and interacting with children.
• Able to lift at least 25 pounds.
• Able to move throughout classroom and outdoor environments while supervising and supporting young children.

About our Organization

STEAMspark is an AMI/USA Affiliated School, with AMI/USA Affiliated recognition currently extending to our Primary program serving children ages 3 to 6, and is committed to developing a fully AMI recognized Montessori continuum for children ages 18 months through 12 years. STEAMspark is also a candidate for AMS School Accreditation and is fully accredited through Cognia, including NCA CASI, NWAC, and SACS CASI. These distinctions support our broader educational continuum serving children from 6 weeks old through 12th grade.

STEAMspark is committed to:

• Preparing children to become top academic performers throughout their education.
• Positioning them to take on more advanced courses in secondary school.
• Enabling them to pursue higher education opportunities successfully.
• Igniting a passion for learning at an early age through Montessori driven, STEAM integrated, age-appropriate, highly interactive curricula taught by Montessori credentialed and/or state certified educators dedicated to our children.

Here are some of the benefits of working at STEAMspark:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, with STEAMspark contributing a generous amount toward the cost.
• Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays.
• Rewards & Recognition Programs.
• Mentorship Opportunities.
• Continuing education opportunities through AMS affiliated programs.