| Organization | Montessori School of Charlottesville |
| Type | Full Time |
| Application Deadline | August 10, 2026 |
| College Degree Required? | No |
| Salary Range | $36-56,000 for the academic year (mid-August through May) and summer contracted separately, benefits include health and dental coverage, PTO, holiday pay, and Simple IRA. |
| gloria@montessoriofcville.org | |
| Phone | 4342959055 |
Description
We are looking for a Primary (3-6) Guide for the 2026-2027 school year. Primary Guides are responsible for creating a nurturing and stimulating environment that promotes the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children aged 3-6 years using the Montessori education approach.
Job Duties
Responsibilities include: supporting Montessori Philosophy and children’s social-emotional development, planning and recording lessons, ongoing observation, maintaining clean and orderly classroom spaces with the help of the children and other adults, communicating with families and other staff, ensuring safe supervision of children, and amplifying respect and joy in our community.
Skills Required
Candidates should hold Children’s House/Primary certification from a MACTE-accredited training center or commit to begin training before starting work and have previous experience in an early childhood setting. We are looking for individuals who will be committed to upholding Montessori techniques and philosophy while supporting colleagues and families with an emphasis on collaboration. Candidates must be reliable, consistent, and flexible; love and understand children, and be able to spend time on the floor/easily get down to children’s level.
Punctuality and strong written and verbal communication skills are a must, as is a deep respect for children and our environment.
Work Schedule
8am-3pm, Monday-Friday, some community events outside these regular hours
Additional Info
The Montessori School of Charlottesville has provided Montessori education in the Charlottesville area for 50 years. We aim to create an ideal environment where children and adults can work with respect and joy to reach their full potential.The Montessori School of Charlottesville does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender presentation, sexual orientation, or disability in the administration of its educational mission. This policy applies to all aspects of the school, including admissions, employment, and scholarship programs. We are committed to building a diverse community and encourage you to apply.