Montessori Toddler Guide for SY 2026-2027

About Montessori International Children's HouseMontessori International Children's House (MICH) is an AMI accredited school serving children from 18 months through age 12 that has created an idyllic setting for young learners in its 40-year history. Situated on a verdant, wooded campus, and with a highly dedicated faculty and staff, the school community has a clear sense of purpose: to provide the best, age-appropriate education for young learners, following the philosophy of Maria Montessori.Position SummaryThe Toddler Montessori Guide leads a class of 9-12 students ages 18 months to 2.5 years in accordance with the philosophy and guidelines of the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). The Toddler Montessori Guide works with the Education Director and the Toddler Assistants to prepare and maintain an orderly, attractive, and joyful environment. Alongside the other adults, they observe and model courteous and respectful behavior and contribute to the warm, supportive, and peaceful atmosphere. The Toddler Montessori Guide directs the students' activities academically, spiritually, emotionally, and physically in a prepared Montessori environment that challenges each child to reach their fullest potential per Montessori philosophy, pedagogy, and methods appropriate for the developmental stages.Major Duties and ResponsibilitiesCurriculum Coordinator and Classroom AdministrationPreparing the Montessori classroom environment to meet the needs, interests, and the developmental stages of the primary childSupporting the care and maintenance of the environment, including but not limited to creating and repairing materials, cleaning the environment, refilling supplies, preparing and supervising snacks, washing, and laundering.Planning, scheduling, and offering each child a challenging and appropriate Montessori curriculum in each area through lessons based on individual learning levels.Working with students of varying abilities assigned to the classroom including those with learning exceptionalitiesMeeting regularly with the classroom team (including substitutes and members of the extended day team), and training them as necessary, to best support the children in the communityFamily Engagement and CommunicationAssisting in the development of and participation in school functions, including but not limited to open houses, orientation meetings, family education events, and school-wide activities.Preparing documents and reports necessary to facilitate parent-teacher conferences or other meetings requested by parents or school administration.Providing timely and meaningful communication with parents/guardians about the life of the classroom community as well as the progress/needs of their individual children.Professional GrowthSeek feedback to improve performance in supporting the environment and in working with the childrenReflecting on and pursuing the development of professional growth; working with a direct supervisor to evaluate and improve skills.Participating in structured and informal professional development opportunities.Assisting with any projects as assigned by the Head of School or Education DirectorAttending all other meetings as appropriate.Other Duties as AssignedRequired Skills and ExperienceAMI Toddler DiplomaBachelor's Degree required, Masters preferredAbility to meet school/state health requirements and pass a criminal background check as required by the Office of Child Care.A commitment to the school's mission as a dedicated member of the Montessori communityA willingness to contribute to a culture of collaboration and teamworkExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong attention to detail and organization, and passion for creating an inclusive and dynamic learning environmentA positive, team spirit with a desire to work together to support all aspects of the school operationsOpenness to feedback, desire to continue development as a professional, and willingness to take responsibility for programmatic outcomes and achievement.EEO Statement