Austin Montessori School Is Hiring AMI 0–3 and 3–6 Guides & Guides in Training

Come join a vibrant Montessori community in beautiful Austin, Texas!
Austin Montessori School is currently seeking dedicated, AMI-trained Guides for our Assistants
to Infancy (0–3) and Primary (3–6) environments, as well as committed individuals in training
who are passionate about supporting the development of the whole child.
Located in the heart of Austin—a city known for its live music, outdoor lifestyle, and
family-friendly culture—our school has served children and families since 1967. We offer a
supportive, experienced team of educators, a strong community, and thoughtfully prepared
environments that reflect deep respect for the Montessori philosophy.
To learn more and apply, visit: www.austinmontessori.org

AMI-trained Primary Guide.

Qualifications
● AMI Primary diploma from an AMI training center
● At least 3 years guiding an AMI Montessori Children’s House community.
● A commitment to education as a means for human development.
● An ability to consider the beliefs and perspectives of others.
● A willingness to support a culture of collaboration and teamwork.

Reports to: Director of Early Childhood Programs
General Description: Children’s House classroom guide leads the planning,
organization, and support for a classroom of students in an authentic Montessori
setting.

Areas of responsibility
Guiding:
● Exhibit reverence, belief, and trust in each child.
● Work in collaboration with and guide each child towards the realization of
their unique potential.
● Ensure quality AMI Montessori lessons are given in accordance with AMI
Primary training in a wide variety of subject areas.
● Establish and maintain an AMI Children’s House Montessori prepared
environment.
● Establish a community based on freedom with responsibility.
● Ensure respect and safety for every child within the community.
● Ensure respect for and provide for individual learning differences.
● Model professional integrity.
● Work in collaboration with colleagues in service of the children.
● Contribute to his/her fair share of the operational needs of the school.

Student Contact and Communication:
● Regular observations of children.
● Regular communication with children regarding difficulties and successes in
work choices, interactions with others, and commitment to the community.
● Establish and maintain a lesson-planning and record-keeping system for the
classroom in general and for each student to discuss any concerns,
academically, socially, or emotionally.

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Additional Expectations:
● Civility, honesty, and integrity as reflected in daily interaction with faculty
students and parents.
● Service to the community as reflected in student/parent relationships
● Good judgment, as reflected in decision-making and problem-solving skills.
● Ability to develop appropriate relationships in support of teaching and
learning.
● Excellent written and oral communication skills.
● Excellent organizational skills.
● Possession of positivity and high expectations for themselves and for students
● Willingness to work hard and be a steadfast role model.
● Ability to manage competing tasks with competing deadlines.
● Ability to remain on task and follow through with projects to their completion.
● Excellent computer skills.

AMI-trained Assistants to Infancy (Toddler) Guide.

Qualifications
● AMI Assistants to Infancy diploma from an AMI training center.
● At least 3 years guiding an AMI Montessori Toddler community.
● A commitment to education as a means for human development.
● An ability to consider the beliefs and perspectives of others.
● A willingness to support a culture of collaboration and teamwork.

Reports to: Director of Early Childhood Programs
General Description: Youngest Children’s (Toddler) classroom guide leads the planning, organization,
and support for a classroom of students in an authentic Montessori setting.

Areas of responsibility
Guiding:
● Exhibit reverence, belief, and trust in each child.
● Work in collaboration with and guide each child towards the realization of their unique
potential.
● Ensure quality AMI Montessori lessons are given in accordance with AMI Assistance to Infancy
training in a wide variety of subject areas.
● Establish and maintain an AMI Youngest Children’s (Toddler) Montessori prepared
environment.
● Establish a community based on freedom with responsibility.
● Ensure respect and safety for every child within the community.
● Ensure respect for and provide for individual learning differences.
● Model professional integrity.
● Work in collaboration with colleagues in service of the children.
● Contribute to his/her fair share of the operational needs of the school.

Student Contact and Communication:
● Regular observations of children.
● Regular communication with children regarding difficulties and successes in work choices,interactions with others, and commitment to the community.
● Establish and maintain a lesson-planning and record-keeping system for the classroom in
general and for each student to discuss any concerns, academically, socially, or emotionally.

____________________________________________________________________________

Additional Expectations:
● Civility, honesty, and integrity as reflected in daily interaction with faculty students and
parents.
● Service to the community as reflected in student/parent relationships
● Good judgment, as reflected in decision-making and problem-solving skills.
● Ability to develop appropriate relationships in support of teaching and learning.
● Excellent written and oral communication skills.
● Excellent organizational skills.
● Possession of positivity and high expectations for themselves and for students
● Willingness to work hard and be a steadfast role model.
● Ability to manage competing tasks with competing deadlines.
● Ability to remain on task and follow through with projects to their completion.
● Excellent computer skills.