Greene Town Montessori
Primary Guide
Position Overview
Greene Towne Montessori School is seeking a Primary Lead Guide to join its All-Day Montessori program serving children ages 3 to 6.
This role leads a high-fidelity Montessori Primary environment within an extended-day model designed to provide continuity of care, relationships, and learning across the full school day. The Primary Lead Guide is responsible for the academic and developmental leadership of the classroom while working within a collaborative teaching team.
About the School
Greene Towne Montessori School is an American Montessori Society (AMS) accredited school located in Center City, Philadelphia. With nearly 60 years of history, the school is recognized for its strong commitment to Montessori principles, teacher development, and community-centered education.
The school serves approximately 200 students from toddler through elementary levels and is dedicated to fostering independence, agency, and a lifelong love of learning in each child.
About the All-Day Montessori Program
Greene Towne’s All-Day Montessori program is designed for families seeking a consistent, extended-day Montessori experience. The program minimizes transitions and maintains continuity of environment, relationships, and pedagogy throughout the day.
- Program hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Children are supported by morning and afternoon teaching teams
- Families may enroll on a 9-month or 12-month basis
- The program supports the full developmental needs of the child: physical, emotional, social, and cognitive
Program Structure
- All-Day Montessori classroom (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM coverage)
- Co-lead teaching model with shared classroom responsibility
- Year-round (September–August)
Role Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain an authentic Montessori Primary (3–6) environment
- Deliver Montessori presentations across all curriculum areas
- Guide children in developing independence, concentration, and a love of learning
- Lead classroom planning, organization, and overall program implementation
- Collaborate closely within a multi-person classroom team
- Mentor and support Assistant Teachers
- Ensure continuity of the classroom experience across the extended-day structure
- Observe, assess, and document student progress
- Maintain accurate classroom records and documentation
- Build strong, professional relationships with families through regular communication
- Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school initiatives
Qualifications
- Montessori credential (AMI, AMS, or MACTE-accredited) in Early Childhood (3–6)
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum of 2 years of experience leading or co-leading a Montessori Primary classroom preferred
- Strong classroom leadership and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative, team-based environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with Transparent Classroom and Google Suite is an advantage
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is:
- Committed to authentic Montessori practice
- Confident in leading a Primary classroom while collaborating within a team structure
- Adaptable and comfortable working within an extended-day, year-round program
- Interested in contributing to a strong Montessori community
- Reliable, consistent, and professional in working with children, colleagues, and families
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan and term life insurance
- Approximately six weeks of paid vacation annually
- Ongoing professional development, including Montessori methodology and DEI work
