Elementary Guide | South Coast Montessori | Goleta, CA

Organization: South Coast Montessori

Location of Position: Goleta, CA

Job Title: Immediate Opening - Elementary Guide

Job Description: 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 for the current, 2024-25 school year.
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.

Requirements: Preferred Experience, Qualifications, and Attributes:

● AMI or AMS Diploma (or in progress). Will also consider sponsoring individuals who wish to do Montessori training, provided they have elementary teaching experience
● 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:

$75,000 - $90,000 annually depends on experience and qualifications

Generous relocation package available

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.

How to Apply: Contact: Please submit a resume and brief cover letter or introduction to: Brian Cogswell - office@southcoastmontessori.org

We offer Montessori Training Sponsorships for this position.: Yes