Assistant Montessori Preschool Teacher

Join us as we develop a new Montessori community in Bastrop, Texas.

The Opportunity. Ad Astra Montessori School of Bastrop is seeking a full-time assistant Montessori Preschool Teacherto begin in July 2024.

Through your efforts, in tandem with the lead teacher and in close partnership with the rest of the school team, children will fulfill their developmental potential with authentically prepared, exceptionally executed Montessori curriculum. As a member of the school's founding team, you will have the additional privilege of helping to create its environments and develop this new community into one of the world's finest. Montessori training/experience is not required, but an appreciation for Montessori is a must.

Nestled on the banks of the Colorado River, Bastrop is a quintessential Texas town surrounded by rolling hills, steeped in history, and brimming with hospitality. The city of Austin is a short drive away, giving Bastrop's 10,000 residents the best of both worlds – big-city amenities and small-town charm. Bastrop is quickly becoming the home of a number of leading-edge tech companies including The Boring Company, Neuralink, SpaceX, and Tesla.

About Ad Astra. A non-profit educational institution, Ad Astra is partnering with Xplor Education to form an innovative Montessori school to benefit the local community. While their parents support the breakthroughs that expand the realm of human possibility, their children will grow into the next generation of innovators in a way that only authentic Montessori can provide.

With both Primary and Lower Elementary environments, Ad Astra (which means “to the stars”) will be located on a former horse ranch on some-forty acres of Texas plain.

About Xplor Education. Xplor Education partners with America's most innovative companies to provide distinctive Montessori early childhood education that leads to more capable individuals, happier families, healthier organizations, and stronger communities.

Invitation to Apply. We encourage you to apply if you:

• Are warm, joyful, and peaceful
• Are experienced working with children aged 3 years – 6 years old
• Have earned an associate's degree in child development OR at least 12 semester credits of post-secondary education in approved child development/early childhood education courses
• Have at least six months' experience working in an early childhood program
• Are available to join us in July 2024

We may prefer you over other candidates if you:

• Currently live in the Greater Austin area
• Have Montessori training or experience working in Montessori schools
• Have leadership experience, particularly in the context of developing and leading STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) activities for children
• Have interesting hobbies, skills, and life experiences

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your application online.