Do you love working with elementary children? Do you want to become trained in the Montessori Method? Come work with us at Guidepost Montessori in Aldie, VA! 

We are hiring a full time Assistant Teacher who is excited to participate in our in-house Montessori Elementary Training Program in preparation for becoming a future lead guide to support in our school year and with our summer offerings.

We have an amazing team of Montessori Mentors who will be available to lead professional development, provide feedback, and help develop your skills as you refine your practice. This is also an opportunity to be mentored by a phenomenal team of lead elementary guides, running one of the best Montessori elementary classrooms in the country. 

Our elementary program is truly unique: a mixed-aged Montessori community, with first through third graders learning alongside one another in a rich social environment. It continues the Montessori approach of practiced autonomy and self-mastery; of highly individualized lessons and extended periods of concentrated work. Within that framework, we embed a sequence of classical academic content in the humanities and the sciences. Learn more about our approach to elementary education here.

About Guidepost Montessori 

At Guidepost Montessori, you'll be part of a community of like-minded educators who are passionate about furthering the Montessori movement. We're all here because we want to see a major revolution in education and we think that transformation is only possible with an increase in the amount of high-quality, neighborhood Montessori programs around the globe. We're committed to seeing the Montessori approach to education grow and spread to children not only in the communities we serve in the US, but ultimately around the world!  

See an example of our beautiful classrooms by taking a 360 tour of our schools:

Museum Mile Campus (NY): https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=h3NozBh7sGh

Old Town Campus (IL): https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=XVLHUp9xxXC

We'd love to talk to you if you possess:  

  • A Bachelor's degree (ELEM preferred) 
  • STEM experience
  • Experience leading elementary-age groups of children (summer camps, after school programs, etc)
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • A benevolent approach toward parents and children
  • Enthusiasm for the Montessori Method
  • A willingness to grow and learn 

We have 12+ schools across the Northern Virginia area.  We encourage you to apply only to roles at your most preferred school location so that one school leader can contact you first. At that point, you can share your flexibility in other locations, and we can consider you for other opportunities.

Higher Ground Education, Guidepost Montessori, and Academy of Thought and Industry are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We will not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Our leadership is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy. When requested, we are committed to reasonably accommodate employees and applicants with disabilities or special needs that may require an accommodation.

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