Early Childhood Lead Montessori Guide (Ages 3-6)
Our Mission & Community
At Pearlily Montessori, we’re all about educating the whole child—mind, body, and spirit. Pearlily Montessori in Dublin, Ohio, focuses on holistic, authentic Montessori education, fostering well-rounded, confident, and responsible children. Our community is peaceful, joyful, and collaborative, helping children grow into independent learners with a spirit of service.
Our beautiful campus is right next to Llewellyn Farms Park, with scenic bike paths and easy access to the lively districts of Old and New Dublin. We’re excited to welcome a joyful, mission-aligned educator to our warm and professional team.
Pearlily Montessori is looking for a dedicated, AMS or AMI-credentialed Early Childhood Guide (or someone on the credentialing path) to lead or assist one of our 3–6 classrooms. We want a joyful role model who’s committed to educating the whole child. You’ll be part of a collaborative team known for its warmth, professionalism, and dedication to the Montessori philosophy.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepared Environment: Keep a meticulously prepared 3–6 Montessori environment that inspires independence, concentration, and deep learning.
- Individualized Instruction: Observe and track each child's development to provide 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 (like Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin, or Italian) are a big plus.
- Spiritual & Moral Leadership: Gently guide children in their moral and spiritual development, modeling Christian values and a spirit of service in harmony with our Catholic mission.
- Community & Family Partnership: Keep open, professional communication with families through regular updates, parent-teacher conferences, and parent education events to build a strong home-school partnership.
- Team Collaboration: Work effectively with the team to ensure a harmonious, peaceful, and joyful school culture.
Key Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
- Credentialing: AMS/AMI Montessori Early Childhood (3–6) credential required. Candidates currently enrolled in an accredited Montessori training program may be considered.
- Mission Alignment: A 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: We offer competitive salaries or hourly wages structured around your specific credentials, experience, and role classification.
- Professional Growth & Pathways: Benefit from a deeply supportive community and structured mentorship. Opportunities include participation in the annual Montessori Conference and an eligibility-based Pathway for Continuous Montessori Credential Training.
- Benefits: Flexible compensation packages designed to meet your needs, which may include a health wellness stipend or future health benefit considerations.
- Work-Life Balance: We follow a traditional school-year calendar with built-in breaks, plus optional paid summer program opportunities for those seeking year-round income.
To Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter directly to admissions@pearlilymontessori.com.