Private Montessori Guide | Private Home | Private Home

Organization: Private home

Location of Position: Private home

Job Title: Private Montessori Guide

Job Description: • Designing and delivering Montessori-based educational activities for Micah tailored to his developmental needs (Micah is a 4 year old with Down syndrome)
• Establishing and maintaining an organized, functional, and engaging workspace for Micah, and making ongoing recommendations to improve it
• Accompanying Micah to his speech and occasionally occupational therapy sessions and integrating learned strategies into their time together
• Researching and recommending enrichment activities, therapies, or programs that may benefit Micah’s continued development
Seeking a candidate who is warm, patient, and has a nurturing presence
Passionate about individualized learning
Commitment to holistic child development (emotional, social, academic, physical)
Emotionally intelligent and responsive to feedback
Deep respect for family values and home routines

Requirements: AMI or AMS Montessori Certification (ideally for ages 3–6 / Children’s House level)
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Child Development, or a related field (preferred, but not always required)
Ongoing professional development or Montessori training workshops a plus
Deep understanding of Montessori philosophy and pedagogy, especially “following the child”
Skilled at creating custom materials and lesson plans that support language, math, sensory, practical life, and motor development
Ability to conduct and document ongoing assessments and progress tracking
Strong communication skills for working with parents and outside therapists
Highly organized, self-motivated, flexible, and discreet in a private home environment
Valid driver’s license (if transporting or accompanying the child)
CPR/First Aid certified
Background check and references
Willingness to travel for training or field trips (as discussed)
Flexibility in scheduling, with a consistent weekday presence

How to Apply: email: feliciasmithpowell@Gmail.com with your CV

We offer Montessori Training Sponsorships for this position.: Yes