Lower Elementary Montessori Guide
- virginiamontessori
- Apr 21
- 2 min read
Huntingtown, MD
The Tidewater School
Lower Elementary Montessori Guide Opportunity – The Tidewater School
ROLE: Lower Elementary Montessori Guide (Ages 6-9)
LOCATION: Huntingtown, MD
SALARY: $75,000–$85,000, based on experience
The Tidewater School seeks a dedicated and experienced Lower Elementary Lead Guide to join our vibrant school community for the 2025–2026 academic year. This is an exciting opportunity for a Montessori-trained educator to contribute to our authentic Montessori program that values hands-on exploration, environmental stewardship, and the development of compassionate global citizens.
Located on a beautiful 1-acre wooded campus near the Chesapeake Bay, Tidewater serves children from early childhood through elementary in a community grounded in curiosity, courage, and lifelong learning. Our unique outdoor education program and commitment to environmental sustainability make our program distinctive.
The Lower Elementary Lead Guide will join a team that values authenticity, collaboration, and a deep commitment to Montessori principles. Reporting to the Head of School, the Lead Guide will work in partnership with assistants, specialists, and families to guide each child's academic and personal growth in alignment with Montessori philosophy and Tidewater's mission to cultivate self-directed, life-ready learners.
The ideal Lower Elementary Guide at Tidewater will have:
Montessori 6-12 or 6-9 certification
A bachelor's degree in education or a related field
At least 1 year of lead teaching experience in a Lower Elementary Montessori classroom
A demonstrated commitment to authentic Montessori practice
Experience with neurodiverse learners and high emotional intelligence
Strong collaboration skills to build relationships with children, families, and colleagues
A passion for fostering independence, curiosity, and love of learning
Commitment to children
Responsibilities
Planning, Preparation and Instruction
Design and facilitate Montessori instruction for students ages 6–9
Create interdisciplinary, inquiry-driven lessons appropriate for the second plane of development
Differentiate instruction as necessary to meet the needs of students
Maintain student records
Collaborate with faculty and staff across campus
Classroom Environment and Management
Maintain a prepared environment that fosters independence and responsibility
Model conflict resolution and community-building strategies
Establish community and routines to support social development
Guide students in balancing freedom with responsibility
Communication
Build strong relationships with students and families through regular communication
Write classroom newsletters and contribute to school publications
Conduct conferences and complete progress reports
Support parent understanding of Montessori philosophy
Participate in 3 annual Family Connection events
Professional Responsibility
Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and school events
Contribute to our collaborative adult learning community
Engage in monthly professional development opportunities
Help maintain our natural campus environment
Additional Information
Position Type: Full-time, 10-month position starting August 2025
Benefits Include:
Health reimbursement arrangement ($2,000/year)
Retirement plan with 3% employer match
100% tuition remission for children
Generous PTO policy
Relocation assistance available
Professional development support
To express interest or have someone reach out to answer your questions, please send your resume to: info@montessorimakers.org
The Tidewater School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, creed, religion, sex or gender, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or in any other way based on personal identity markers that do not relate to the capacity of an individual person to carry out the responsibilities of a role.