Montessori Primary Lead Teacher

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday Location: Austin, TX (Anderson Mill) This Job Is Great For Those With Experience In: Montessori Teacher, Montessori Guide, Montessori Lead Guide, Primary Guide, Lead Teacher, Preschool Teacher, Pre-K Teacher, Kindergarten Teacher, Early Childhood Teacher, Early Childhood Educator, Childcare Teacher, Daycare Teacher About the Job The Nest at Anderson Mill is seeking a passionate, experienced Montessori Lead Teacher to join our Montessori community. Our Primary program serves children ages 3–6, and we're looking for an educator who understands that Montessori is more than a curriculum. It's a way of seeing and supporting the child. The ideal candidate has hands-on Montessori classroom experience, understands the importance of a carefully prepared environment, and loves helping children develop independence, concentration, confidence, and a genuine love of learning. Perks & Benefits • Competitive compensation • Health, dental, and life insurance • 401(k) with employer match • Paid time off (PTO) • Professional growth and development opportunities • Lead your own Montessori Primary classroom • Work alongside a dedicated classroom assistant and supportive administrative team • Supportive, Montessori-aligned team culture • Create a classroom where children feel belonging, independence, and joy in learning • Meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact on children and families What You'll Do • Lead a Montessori Primary classroom for children ages 3–6 with confidence, warmth, and intentionality • Prepare and maintain a thoughtfully organized prepared environment that invites independence, exploration, and purposeful work • Give authentic, developmentally appropriate Montessori presentations and support children in choosing and completing meaningful work • Observe children closely and use those observations to understand each child's needs, interests, development, and readiness • Support children in developing independence, concentration, practical life skills, grace and courtesy, and self-confidence • Create a peaceful, respectful classroom community where children feel safe, valued, and capable • Maintain consistent routines while allowing freedom and responsibility appropriate to each child's developmental stage • Model respectful communication and positive conflict resolution • Maintain classroom records, observations, and required documentation • Build strong relationships with children and families, and communicate thoughtfully about each child's experiences and progress • Work closely with classroom assistants and the administrative team to ensure consistency and quality of care • Maintain a safe, clean, orderly, and inviting classroom • Follow The Nest's policies, Montessori practices, and Texas childcare licensing requirements About The Nest at Anderson Mill At The Nest, we believe children are capable, curious, and deserving of an environment that respects who they are and who they are becoming. Our classrooms give children opportunities to move, explore, make choices, practice independence, and develop at their own pace within a thoughtfully prepared environment. We value teachers who can slow down, observe carefully, follow the child, and recognize that meaningful learning often happens in the small moments of everyday classroom life. Qualifications • Hands-on experience working within a Montessori environment • Previous Montessori Primary classroom experience strongly preferred • AMI, AMS, or other recognized Montessori Primary credential preferred • Experience working with children ages 3–6 • Strong understanding of Montessori philosophy and the adult's role as guide and observer • Experience preparing and maintaining a Montessori classroom environment • Able to give Montessori lessons and follow each child's progression through the materials • Genuine respect for children and belief in their ability to become independent, capable learners • Patient, calm, nurturing, and dependable • Strong observation, classroom management, and communication skills • Able to work collaboratively with an assistant and the larger school team • Professional, respectful communication with families • Willing to keep learning and growing as a Montessori educator • Able to meet Texas childcare licensing, background check, and employment requirements If you're an experienced Montessori educator who loves following the child, creating a beautiful prepared environment, and helping young children become confident and independent, apply today!