Montessori Lead Guide — Primary (3–6) or Elementary (6–12)
Abintra Montessori School • Nashville, TN • Full-time, starting late July

About Abintra

Abintra Montessori School is an inclusive, humanitarian, science-based Montessori community on an 11-acre campus in Nashville, TN. We trust children’s natural curiosity and develop confident, self-motivated learners who creatively meet the challenges of life. Our campus offers rich outdoor learning—hiking, gardening, archery, and beekeeping—as an extension of the prepared environment.

The role

Abintra is hiring Lead Guides for our Primary (ages 3–6) and Elementary (ages 6–12) programs. In Primary, the Guide prepares a beautiful, orderly environment in which children pursue self-directed work across Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, and Cultural Studies, culminating in the kindergarten year. In Elementary, the Guide brings Cosmic Education and the Five Great Lessons to life through integrated studies, collaborative project work, and “going out” experiences in the wider Nashville community. Both roles use Abintra’s 11-acre campus as a living classroom.

Please indicate in your cover letter which level (Primary or Elementary) you are applying for; candidates open to either are welcome.

What you’ll bring

• Commitment to educational excellence and the Spiritually Prepared Adult
• Bachelor’s degree (required).
• AMI or AMS Montessori credential at the relevant level (Primary 3–6 or Elementary 6–12) preferred
• Minimum four years classroom teaching and management experience (public, private, and/or Montessori settings preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to observe children, prepare an authentic Montessori environment, and individualize instruction.
• Comfort leading outdoor and place-based learning; for Elementary, willingness to plan and supervise field trips and overnight experiences.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

What you’ll do

• Implement Abintra’s program vision and prepare a developmentally appropriate Montessori environment that protects long, uninterrupted work cycles.
• Plan and present individualized Montessori lessons; use observation and ongoing assessment to follow each child.
• Cultivate a peaceful, respectful classroom community grounded in grace and courtesy.
• Integrate outdoor learning, gardening, and place-based experiences appropriate to the age group; Elementary Guides also lead going-out trips, guest experts, and community connections.
• Maintain accurate lesson records, observations, and progress documentation in shared platforms.
• Communicate transparently with families through conferences, parent education, and timely correspondence (within 24 business hours, M–F).
• Co-plan with classroom assistants and partner Guides; participate in school-wide planning, professional development, Child Study, and faculty governance.
• Reflect with the Program Director, set measurable growth goals, and pursue ongoing Montessori-focused professional development.

Who you are

• Deeply appreciative of children and the Montessori philosophy; committed to inclusive practice and serving all students.
• Strong in classroom management, relationship-building, and collaboration.
• Flexible, growth-minded, and energized by hands-on, experiential, place-based learning.

Compensation & how to apply

New faculty typically begin at the end of July. Abintra offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Apply via Abintra’s Open Positions page and send a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please note in your cover letter whether you are applying for the Primary or Elementary role.