What are the responsibilities and job description for the Afternoon Montessori Guide position at The Academy in Willow Park Montessori School?
Come Grow With Us at The Academy in Willow Park Montessori!
Now hiring in our Toddler & Pre-K Classrooms
Are you passionate about early childhood education and inspired by the Montessori approach? We’re looking for warm, joyful, and dependable individuals to join our team and support our thriving Toddler and Pre-K communities!
We’re especially looking for someone with flexible availability, with a strong need for afternoon coverage. If you love supporting young children and being part of a collaborative, purpose-driven team — we’d love to meet you!
Who We're Looking For:
Kind, patient, and nurturing individuals who love working with toddlers and preschoolers
Flexible availability (especially afternoons!)
A team player who can step into different classroom environments as needed
A passion for child-led learning and respectful guidance
Montessori experience is a plus, but not required — we’re happy to train the right fit!
What You'll Do:
Support the lead Montessori guide in providing a calm, engaging, and purposeful environment
Encourage independence, curiosity, and emotional growth
Help maintain a clean and inviting classroom space
Follow licensing and school safety standards with attention and care
Build warm, trusting relationships with children, families, and coworkers
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Must be at least 18 years old
Afternoon availability is highly preferred
Experience in a licensed childcare facility or ECE coursework (preferred but not required)
Interest in pursuing a CDA or Montessori training — we offer support for this!
A big heart and a deep love for little learners
A few things to know:
While we do offer childcare scholarships for employees, we are currently at capacity. We do accept CCMS for those already approved.
This role may involve floating between classrooms based on need, offering a great opportunity to gain experience with different age groups and Montessori environments.
We offer both full-time (32–40 hrs/week) and part-time (20–30 hrs/week) roles. When full-time positions open up, we prioritize promoting from within!
If you're looking for a place where your work truly matters and where children are deeply respected, we’d love for you to join our Montessori family.
Apply today and help us nurture independence, kindness, and a lifelong love of learning.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $14