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Aya Montessori
Lead Montessori Guide - Primary
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A Craft Artist creates or reproduces handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.
$38,544 / year median in Virginia
+15% projected growth
Job Description
As Aya Montessori's Sterling community continues to grow, we're expanding our teaching team. We are an established, close-knit school deeply committed to authentic Montessori philosophy, serving children from birth to age 6. Our facility was intentionally built from the ground up with the child—and the guide—in mind. You will have the unique opportunity to step into a beautiful, brand-new Primary environment and truly shape it from day one. Fully equipped with high-quality materials, your environment connects directly to an expansive nature playground designed to foster gross motor movement and environmental stewardship. Unique to our school, our authentic Montessori environments are enriched with Arabic language learning and spiritual development through Islamic education. We are currently seeking a Lead Guide for our upcoming Primary classroom who is passionate about building a peaceful, nurturing environment from the ground up. About the Role In this role, you'll guide children ages 3 to 6 through one of the most formative stages of their development. You'll create a prepared environment where the work of the child comes alive—where practical life, sensorial exploration, language, and math unfold at each child's own pace, and where Grace and Courtesy form the quiet foundation for everything else. Your role is to nurture each child's academic, spiritual, socioemotional, and physical growth, guiding them with the calm, purposeful presence Montessori asks of us, as they build toward their fullest potential. Minimum Requirements Primary Montessori training and certificate (required) AMI Primary training (preferred) Master's degree in Montessori, Education, or a related field (preferred) Advanced English language skills (required) 1-5 years of experience in a Montessori environment (preferred) A deep understanding of and love for authentic Montessori principles A calm, nurturing presence and strong classroom management skills An open, respectful mindset, ready to thrive in a bilingual, faith-enriched community If you're looking to build a space where authentic Montessori practice and spiritual values grow together, we invite you to apply.