Elementary Lead Guide
Seeking a Lead Elementary Guide in Sunny Santa Barbara!
Stunning Campus, Stellar Benefits, Strong Community
South Coast Montessori in Santa Barbara is hiring an AMI-trained Elementary Lead Guide for 2026–2027. Work on a park-like campus five minutes from the mountains and the beach!
✨ Excellent salary, free tuition for your children, relocation + housing assistance, summers off…and more!
Apply today and help children grow in one of the most beautiful places on earth. 🌞
Position Overview
South Coast Montessori seeks a Montessori-trained Elementary Guide to lead our Elementary classroom for the 2026–2027 school year. This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant, mission-driven school community on a lovely 9-acre campus in Southern California.
We offer beautifully and thoughtfully prepared indoor and outdoor environments that inspire curiosity, independence, and joyful learning. At South Coast Montessori, you’ll be supported by a collaborative team, strong administrative leadership, and a community deeply committed to authentic Montessori pedagogy.
Preferred Qualifications
- AMI Elementary Diploma (or in progress)
- Strong understanding and passion for Montessori education for children ages 6–12
- Dedication to professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Ability to build supportive, positive relationships with students and families
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary: $90,000–$120,000, commensurate with experience
- Full-time, exempt position with summers off
- Extensive professional development and Montessori training opportunities
- Free tuition for employees’ children
- Generous relocation assistance to support your relocation to the area
- Housing stipend available for first three months
- Health care, paid time off, and retirement plan with employer matching (403b)
Why Santa Barbara? Imagine teaching in a place where:
- The ocean and mountains are both just minutes away
- You enjoy 300+ days of sunshine a year
- The community values wellness, sustainability, the arts, and education
- Outdoor adventures — from surfing to hiking to weekend wine country trips — are part of daily life
Santa Barbara offers a rare blend of small-town community warmth and world-class cultural experiences. It’s a beautiful place to live, grow your career, and raise a family.
Join us in shaping independent, joyful learners all while enjoying a life in one of the most desirable coastal communities in the world.
Learn more: southcoastmontessori.org
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]
