3-6 Lead Montessori Guide in Catskill, NY, US

Catskill Montessori School (CMS) is a private, non-profit school inspired by the permaculture ethics of people care, earth care, and fair share, on 63 acres nestled between the Mahicannituck and the Catskill Mountains. CMS is equidistant from Boston and New York City (about two hours), with many quaint towns nearby, including Hudson, with Amtrak service to NYC. Catskill offers the charm, culture, and environment of the Hudson Valley.

Our campus features a working greenhouse, fruit orchards, an outdoor/forest classroom, and farm animals — including Nigerian dwarf goats and chickens — alongside 16 acres of forests, trails, and rivers. At CMS, hands-on student learning extends well beyond the classroom into this living landscape.

JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking an experienced 3-6 MACTE credentialed Montessori (co-lead) Guide to join us for the 2026-2027 school year. This Guide will work with the rest of the teaching team and should be eager to provide an authentic Montessori classroom experience with a warm, nurturing, and safe environment where self-direction is enhanced, independence encouraged, and individuality respected, alongside a strong outdoor education program that champions students to become stewards of the land they inhabit.

QUALIFICATIONS
3-6 MACTE-approved Montessori training and experience as a lead guide
Enthusiasm for CMS’s founding ethos of People Care, Fair Share, and Earth Care
Able to work between 8:00 am and 4:15 pm daily during our balanced year calendar (once hired, applicants can choose to increase base pay by working during our Session break camps)
Interest or experience in farming, permaculture, or similar experience is a big plus!
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are not able to sponsor visa applicants at this time.

COMPENSATION
This is a full-time position with a competitive salary (commensurate with experience), Health/Dental/Vision benefits, 401k (with pre-tax or post-tax contribution), Montessori professional development allowance, and tuition assistance for dependent children.

APPLY
If you’re interested in joining our school community, please send your resume and cover letter to admin@catskillmontessori.org.
Black people, Indigenous people, people of color (BIPOC), lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and gender diverse people are all strongly encouraged to apply. Our school community seeks to help each child build the adult of their future and engender respect for the differences of others, doing the same. Part of this includes developing an appreciation for and building a community with those of different spiritual beliefs, cultural heritages, racial and gender identities, economic backgrounds, and other affiliations. The land surrounding and supporting the school also inspires and informs our work as we guide the children on a journey to become global citizens and stewards of this land and our planet.

Special qualifications:  3-6 MACTE-approved Montessori training. Interest or experience in farming, permaculture, or outdoor education is a big plus. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Link to more info: https://www.catskillmontessori.org

Instructions for Candidates:  Please submit your resume and a cover letter directly to admin@catskillmontessori.org.

CatskillMontessori.org