Assistance to Infancy Lead Guide

Located on over five acres just north of the city of Bellingham, WA and a quick drive to the Canadian border, Meadows Montessori School (MMS) is a beautiful place to work! Our school is home to a small flock of wool producing sheep and a number of laying hens. The MMS campus is full of plants, fruit trees, and wildlife to observe. With close proximity to Western Washington University and both Lummi and Nooksack Nations, our staff and students have a diversity of opportunities to learn from and connect with the greater community.

MMS is seeking applications for an AMI Assistance to Infancy diploma holder to lead our Young Children’s Community classroom. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team!

Serving children ages 15 months through 12 years, MMS is committed to a high-quality Montessori education with affordable tuition, reaching an economically, racially, and culturally diverse community.  MMS engages in a whole child, place based approach to our curriculum.

This is an annual renewable contract beginning August 2026. MMS benefits include paid professional development, paid holidays and standard PTO, monthly healthcare stipend, Simple IRA matching program, tuition waivers for faculty children, and a one-time relocation allowance. 

To be considered for this position, please email your cover letter, résumé, and copy of your AMI 0-3 diploma to Head of School, Julie Johnson, [email protected]. Inquiries welcome. We look forward to hearing from you!

Required Qualifications:

• AMI A to I diploma (0-3)
• A minimum of two years as a Lead Guide 

Desired Skills:

• Clear communication 
• Confidence managing a classroom 
• Skilled in balancing lesson planning, record keeping, parent communication and classroom management
• Commitment to working collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong leadership 
• Empathetic with a deep understanding of social emotional learning
• Dynamic and mindful approach to problem solving
• Keen attention to detail
• A sense of humor!