Posted: Oct 9, 2025

Elementary Lead Guide

Full-time
Salary: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 Annually
Application Deadline: N/A
Elementary

Elementary Lead Guide

South Coast Montessori – Santa Barbara, California

Position Overview:
South Coast Montessori, located in Santa Barbara, California, seeks a Montessori-trained Elementary Guide to lead our Elementary classroom beginning in the 2026–2027 school year.

About Our School:
www.southcoastmontessori.org
Our beautiful 9-acre, park-like campus in Goleta provides thoughtfully prepared indoor and outdoor environments that inspire curiosity, independence, and joyful learning. We are committed to supporting the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of each child—and to fostering a collaborative, professional community for our staff. South Coast Montessori serves children from 3 months to 12 years of age and is dedicated to authentic Montessori pedagogy.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • AMI Elementary Diploma (or in progress)

  • Strong understanding and passion for Montessori philosophy for children ages 6–12

  • Commitment to teamwork, professionalism, and collaboration in service of the school’s mission

  • Experience fostering supportive and professional relationships with families

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Salary: $80,000 – $110,000, commensurate with experience

  • Generous relocation package

  • Full-time, exempt teaching position with summers off

  • Benefits include: health care, paid time off, child care discount, retirement plan with employer matching (403b), professional development opportunities, and local merchant discounts

To Apply:
Please use "Quick Apply" on this site or send a resume and brief cover letter to:
Brian Cogswell
Head of School, South Coast Montessori
📧 [email protected]