Early Childhood Lead Guide 2026/2027
Job Description
Catskill Montessori School (CMS) is seeking an experienced, MACTE-credentialed 3-6 Lead Guide to join our team in the beautiful Hudson Valley, NY. Set on a stunning 63-acre campus featuring orchards, wetlands, and farm animals, CMS uniquely integrates an authentic Montessori curriculum with an outdoor education program inspired by permaculture ethics.
Ideal Candidates
Early Childhood 3-6 MACTE/AMI/AMS/IMC credential
Previous Experience working in a Montessori classroom environment
Embrace a curriculum that embodies our founding ethos of People Care, Fair Share, and Earth Care
Skilled classroom manager, inspiring children to be their best selves and patiently coaching them through solution-finding processes
Collaborative and willing to work within a team; basic computer skills and knowledge of Google Workspace are appreciated
Able to work between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily during our balanced year calendar; once hired, applicants can choose to increase base pay by working during our Session Break Camps
Interest or experience in farming, permaculture, outdoor education, or similar experience is a big plus!
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Compensation
Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision benefits
401(k) plan & Montessori professional development allowance
Tuition assistance for dependent children
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Black people, Indigenous people, people of color (BIPOC), lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and gender diverse people are all strongly encouraged to apply. Our school community seeks to help each child build the adult of their future and engender respect for the differences of others, doing the same. Part of this includes developing an appreciation for and building a community with those of different spiritual beliefs, cultural heritages, racial and gender identities, economic backgrounds, and other affiliations. The land surrounding and supporting the school also inspires and informs our work as we guide the children on a journey to become global citizens and stewards of this land and our planet.