Job Summary
We are seeking a creative, passionate, and experienced full-time, Montessori-trained, A-to-I or Primary Guide to help develop the prepared environments of our growing program and provide on-site coaching of classroom staff.

Why Join Us?
- Work with passionate educators in a supportive, well-resourced environment.
- Work alongside Lead Teachers and staff to provide an engaging classroom experience that supports whole-child development.
- Be part of a growing team with opportunities to learn and develop your leadership & coaching skills.

Essential Responsibilities
- This is a full-time position for 40 hrs/wk, divided between two program locations within 5 minutes of each other
- Help create vision for and logistical arrangement of Montessori A-to-I environments in cooperation with program staff and leadership.
- Provide strengths-based coaching  and professional development to program staff
- Give hands-on demonstrations of developmentally-supportive classroom practices and systems
- Exhibit creative, flexible collaboration and problem-solving to additively impact program development
- Help prepare learning materials and systems that foster creativity, social-emotional growth, and cognitive development.

Minimum Qualifications
- A passion for working with young children and development of adults in the environment
- Ability to collaborate with Lead Guides and classroom staff to support developmentally appropriate growth and learning.
- Strong communication skills and an eagerness to both teach and learn.
- Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic work environment
- Montessori AMI or AMS diploma in Assistants to Infancy (preferred) or Primary/Children's House
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a lead guide
- Enrollment in the Central Background Registry
- Step 7 or higher in ORO (Oregon Registry Online)
- Valid Adult and Pediatric CPR & First Aid & Food Handler’s certifications (or willingness to obtain).
- Required trainings for Infant/Toddler and Preschool classroom workers per Oregon's Department of Early Learning and Care (or willingness to obtain)

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience and/or training in professional coaching

What We Offer
- Competitive rate of $30+/hr, DOE
- Small, family-like work setting
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within our expanding program.
- $400 monthly health benefit stipend after 60 days employment
- Five weeks paid vacation and paid federal holidays

At Pinecone, we are redefining early childhood education. Our philosophy blends the fundamentals of Montessori with the emphasis on nature and community of Waldorf and Reggio Emilia, creating a nurturing environment that fosters independence, connection, and whole-child development. We support the growth of both children and staff, and offer opportunities for personal and professional development in a collaborative setting. While our primary focus is on nurturing the children in our care, we are equally committed to investing in our staff’s growth and well-being.