Lead Early Childhood Guide (Ages 3-6 Years)

Our Mission & Community At Pearlily Montessori, we are dedicated to educating the whole child—mind, body, and spirit—by seamlessly weaving an authentic Montessori framework with a Catholic philosophy of education inspired by a personalized, family-centered approach. We cultivate a peaceful, joyful, and collaborative community where children develop profound independence, a lifelong love of learning, and a spirit of service as a "person for others." Our beautiful campus sits adjacent to Llewellyn Farms Park, offering scenic bike paths and seamless access to the vibrant districts of Old and New Dublin. We invite a joyful, mission-aligned educator to join our warm and professional team. About the Role Pearlily Montessori is seeking a dedicated, AMS-credentialed Primary Guide (or an aspiring guide currently on a credentialing pathway) to lead one of our 3-6 classrooms. We are looking for a joyful role model committed to educating the whole child—mind, body, and spirit—within an authentic Catholic Montessori environment. You will join a collaborative team known for its warmth, professionalism, and dedication to the Montessori philosophy.

Key Responsibilities Prepared Environment:

Maintain an authentic, meticulously prepared 3-6 Montessori environment that inspires independence, concentration, and deep learning.

Individualized Instruction:

Observe and track each child's development to deliver personalized, sequential Montessori lessons across all curriculum areas.

Global Citizenship & Language:

Integrate rich cultural, geographic, and linguistic lessons into the curriculum to foster a broad, global outlook. High intercultural competence and fluency in a second language (such as Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin, or Italian) are highly desirable.

Spiritual & Moral Leadership:

Guide children gently in their moral and spiritual development, modeling Christian values and a spirit of service as a "person for others" in harmony with our Catholic mission.

Community & Family Partnership:

Maintain open, professional communication with families through regular updates, parent-teacher conferences, and parent education events, fostering a strong home-school partnership.

Team Collaboration:

Partner effectively with the team to ensure a harmonious, peaceful, and joyful school culture.

Key Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's degree required.

Credentialing:

AMS Montessori Primary (3-6) credential preferred. Candidates currently enrolled in an accredited Montessori training program or willing to begin training will be considered.

Mission Alignment:

Deep respect for, or alignment with, a Catholic philosophy of education and a commitment to nurturing the child's spiritual life and character development.

Experience:

Proven experience working with young children in an early childhood or Montessori setting.

Communication Skills :

High intercultural competence with strong English communication skills; multilingual skills are highly valued.

Core Skills:

Strong classroom leadership, excellent written communication, and proficiency with modern educational technology. Why Join Pearlily?

Competitive Compensation :

Offered as a competitive salary or hourly wage, commensurate with credentials, experience, and position classification.

Professional Growth & Pathways :

Benefit from a supportive community and ongoing mentorship, including attending the annual Cincinnati Montessori Conference and scholarship funding for continuous Montessori Credential Training subject to program eligibility and school policy.

Benefits :

Flexible compensation packages tailored to the candidate's needs, which may include a health wellness stipend or future health benefit considerations.

Work-Life Balance :

Follows a traditional school-year calendar, with additional paid summer program opportunities available for those seeking year-round income. To Apply Please submit your CV and resume to admissions@pearlilymontessori.com .

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person