Contact Name: Lisa Schaeffer

Contact Position in Company: South Coast Montessori

Contact Phone: 18058456555

Contact Email: lisa@southcoastmontessori.org

Position Available: Elementary Guide

School Name: South Coast Montessori

This is a: Current Opening

Job Description:: Position Overview:
South Coast Montessori, located in Santa Barbara, California, is hiring a Montessori trained guide for our Elementary classroom for the 2025-26 school year.
For the 2025-26 school year, you will have the opportunity to train under and assist our current Elementary Guide (who has 40+ years of experience) while being mentored in the classroom. This exciting role is ideal for a recent graduate of an AMI Elementary course or an experienced guide looking to transition smoothly into a new community and school.
About South Coast Montessori: www.southcoastmontessori.org
Our beautiful 9 acre, park-like campus, is located in a quiet enclave of Goleta and features meticulously appointed indoor and outdoor classroom environments, where children are encouraged to move freely within the environment, following their own unique interests and curiosity. We are dedicated to meeting the physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs of each child and staff member alike. Our faculty are dedicated to Montessori pedagogy. We currently offer classrooms for children aged 3 months to 12 years.
Preferred Qualifications:
● AMI or AMS Diploma (or in progress)
● Knowledge, interest and a passion for the Montessori method as it applies to children 6-12 years old
● Commitment to working with a team always striving to model professionalism and collaboration in service of the school’s mission and children
● Experience with fostering and maintaining supportive and professional relationships with enthusiastic and interested parents
Salary:
$70,000 - $100,000 annually depends on experience
Generous relocation package.
This is an exempt, full-time teaching position with summers off.
Benefits include health care, paid time off, child care discount, retirement plan with matching (403b), continuing career development and negotiated discounts with local merchants.
Contact:
Please submit resume and brief cover letter to:
Brian Cogswell - office@southcoastmontessori.org