Montessori Lead Guide, Primary

Montessori Primary (Early Childhood, 3-6) Lead Guide for 2024-2025 School YearFounded in 2006, Athena Montessori Academy is a private Montessori preschool in central Austin. We are seeking a Montessori trained, credentialed, and experienced Lead Guide for an established Primary 3-6 classroom to join our team of supportive Lead Primary guides. Ideal candidates have experience in Montessori, love working with young children, enjoy working on a collaborative team, and are open to learning and growing personally and professionally. We are a team that values healthy communication, is not afraid of courageous conversations, and practices giving and receiving feedback with each other. MACTE approved Montessori credential required.

Athena exists to build a healthy and courageous place to grow, play, and actualize an equitable community. We believe we have the opportunity to make the world a better place through the education of the young child, and prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in our decision making. We understand that we are preparing children for the world beyond school, and we are looking for teachers who represent different cultures, races, backgrounds, perspectives, identities, styles, and orientations. We are a school that not only aspires to meet the children's academic development, but also their social and emotional development, in our quest to truly follow the child.

Position starts summer of 2024 or August of 2024 (start date can be earlier for training and is flexible, but no later than August 5, 2024).

Pay: $45,000.00 - $77,000.00 per year, annual salary Hourly equivalent: $26.70 to $36.36/hr

Benefits:Health insurance paid 100%Discounts for vision, dental, and life insuranceTen paid personal/vacation/sick days (PTO), in addition to paid holidays and days when school is closedTwo weeks preparation paid prior to new school yearTwo hours of paid office hours dailySchool year schedule, following AISD calendar; summer camp optionalCompetitive SalaryExtensive team of support staff provide breaks and support during transitions, nap, and After SchoolSupportive and experienced administrative and leadership teamsProfessional development and ongoing training paid, including annual conference fees, travel, accommodations, and per diemLow ratiosSchool closures four days per school year for parent conferences; paid time out of the classroom to prepare for conferences

Application process:Review website at www.AthenaMontessoriAcademy.comRead the DEI/ABAR page of the website in its entiretySubmit cover letter, resume, and three professional references—supervisor, colleague, and parent