Montessori Elementary School Lead Guide

Position Overview:

South Coast Montessori, located in Santa Barbara, California, has an immediate need for a full-time Montessori trained guide for our Elementary classroom. We are looking for a substitute to finish the current school year (January to May 2025) and/or a candidate to assume the role permanently.

About South Coast Montessori: www.southcoastmontessori.org

Our beautiful 9 acre, park-like campus, is located in a quiet enclave of Goleta and features meticulously appointed indoor and outdoor classroom environments, where children are encouraged to move freely within the environment, following their own unique interests and curiosity. We are dedicated to meeting the physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs of each child and staff member alike. Our faculty are dedicated to Montessori pedagogy. We currently offer classrooms for children aged 3 months to 12 years.

Preferred Experience, Qualifications, and Attributes:

● AMI or AMS Diploma (or in progress).

● Knowledge, interest and a passion for the Montessori method as it applies to children 6-12 years old

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including digital communication skills

● Commitment to working on a team of teachers and administrators always striving to model professionalism and collaboration in service of the school’s mission and children

● Experience with fostering and maintaining supportive and professional relationships with enthusiastic and interested parents

Salary:

Pay Range:

$75,000 - $100,000 annually depends on experience and qualifications

Generous relocation package available, including housing for the 2024-25 school year.

This is an exempt, full-time school year teaching position with summers off

Benefits include health care, paid time off, child care discount, a retirement plan with matching (403b), continuing career development and negotiated discounts with local merchants.

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter. Thank you.

South Coast Montessori is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of age, ancestry, color, religious creed, denial of Family and Medical Care Leave, disability (mental and physical), marital, familial or parental status, medical condition, genetic information, military and Veteran status, national origin (including language use restrictions), race, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, political affiliation or sexual orientation.

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Relocation assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance