AMI Montessori Nido & Infant Community Guide (0–3)
Immediate Opening | 2026–2027 School Year
Montessori by the Sea
La Jolla, California
About the School
Montessori by the Sea is a family-owned, AMI-aligned Montessori school serving children from infancy through Primary in the beautiful coastal community of La Jolla, California.
Our mission is to cultivate independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning through authentic Montessori education. We believe every child deserves a calm, beautiful, and thoughtfully prepared environment where they are respected as capable individuals.
Our classrooms are intentionally designed to support each stage of development while fostering strong partnerships with families and a collaborative, nurturing team of educators.
As a small independent school, we value meaningful relationships, professional growth, and creating a workplace where educators feel appreciated, supported, and inspired.
Position Overview
Montessori by the Sea is seeking a warm, nurturing, and dedicated AMI Montessori Nido & Infant Community Guide (0–3) to join our team for an immediate opening during the 2026–2027 school year.
The Montessori Guide serves as the link between the child and the prepared environment, carefully observing each child’s developmental needs while fostering independence, concentration, confidence, and joyful learning during the first three years of life.
We are looking for an educator who is passionate about authentic Montessori education, enjoys collaborating with families and colleagues, and is committed to continuous professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Guide an authentic AMI-aligned Montessori Nido & Infant Community
- Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly, and developmentally appropriate environment
- Observe each child’s development and provide individualized presentations and support
- Foster independence, movement, language development, and respectful caregiving routines
- Build trusting and professional relationships with families
- Maintain accurate student observations and documentation
- Collaborate with fellow Montessori Guides and Assistants
- Participate in staff meetings, school events, and professional development opportunities
- Uphold Montessori by the Sea’s mission, values, and commitment to excellence
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
- AMI Montessori 0–3 Diploma or be currently enrolled in an AMI training program
- 12 California Early Childhood Education Units, or willingness to enroll
- Bilingual English and Spanish (preferred)
- Warm, patient, collaborative, and professional communication style
- Passion for authentic Montessori education
Benefits
Montessori by the Sea believes in investing in its educators and offers:
- Competitive compensation
- Incremental salary increases based on experience, education, and professional growth
- Paid school holidays and scheduled breaks
- Professional development opportunities
- Support for Montessori conferences and congress attendance
- Generous employee tuition discount for children
- Medical insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Supportive, family-oriented work environment
- Beautiful AMI-aligned classrooms in coastal La Jolla
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to send their resume to:
Montessori by the Sea
La Jolla, California