Lower Elementary Co-Guide | Parkside Community School | Austin, TX

Job Description: Parkside Community School is seeking an experienced Lower Elementary Co-Guide for the 2026-2027 school year.

Requirements: Professional Attributes:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher, with coursework in Education a plus
- MACTE-accredited Montessori certification required, preferably AMI, AMS, or IMC
- At least 2 years of experience in a Montessori classroom, preferably in a Lower Elementary classroom
- Comfortable and willing to embrace being in a co-guide role, dividing and delegating responsibilities
- Demonstrates an understanding of and ability to work with the particular social and emotional needs of this age group (1st-3rd grade)
- Employs exquisite classroom management skills
- Displays pride in and ownership of classroom and strives to help create an inspiring and aesthetically pleasing learning environment
- Exhibits mature communication skills and practices respectful conflict resolution with both children and adults
- Recognizes the importance of and cultivates good working relationships with parents
- Values engagement and creative collaboration with colleagues
- Comfortable with technology for record-keeping and classroom communications with Transparent Classroom experience a plus
- Models punctuality, organization, and healthy emotional regulation

Personal Attributes:
- Passion for working with this age group (1st-3rd grade)
- Commitment to personal and professional growth
- Confident and willing to embrace a new school culture (we are a strong, inclusive community)
- Devoted to Renaissance Thinkings (sees the importance of music, visual, and performing arts)
- Respect for and at ease in the natural world
- Exhibits humility, perseverance, and adaptability
- A lifelong learner!

How to Apply: This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position, and salary is based on education and experience. All applicants are subject to a background check prior to being hired, and all employment relationships are at-will. To learn more about our school, please visit our website: www.ParksideCommunitySchool.org. If you are inspired to join our team, please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@parkcs.com.