Job Description

Position: Montessori Parent and Child Program Guide

Contract: Permanent Part Time

Hours: Thursday 8.00am – 3.00pm (6.5hours) with potential for increasing hours as the programs grows

Applications close: Wednesday 24 June

About the Role:

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Montessori educator to lead our Parent & Child Program for families with children aged 0–3 years. This unique program provides parents and carers with the opportunity to participate alongside their child, gaining firsthand experience of the Montessori philosophy in a nurturing and engaging environment.

Based in a purpose-built learning space designed specifically for infants and toddlers, the program operates during school terms and supports families in understanding and fostering their child’s early development.

As the Program Facilitator Guide, you will create and maintain a carefully prepared Montessori environment that encourages children’s natural curiosity, independence, and development. You will guide parents and carers in understanding Montessori principles while supporting children as they explore, move, touch, manipulate, and learn through their senses.

To be successful, you will have:

• Lead engaging Parent & Child sessions for children aged 0–3 years and their families.
• Prepare and maintain an authentic Montessori environment that supports early childhood development.
• Builds positive and respectful relationships with parents and carers, providing guidance on Montessori principles and practices while fostering confidence, connection, and consistency between the home and BMS community. Communicates openly and professionally, supporting families to understand child development and encouraging active participation in their child's journey.
• Observe and support each child’s individual developmental journey.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and nurturing atmosphere for all participants.
• Ensure the learning environment remains safe, organised, and developmentally appropriate.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and a sound understanding of privacy requirements.
• Builds authentic partnerships with families through a collaborative, respectful, and humble approach that honours each family's unique knowledge, culture, and aspirations for their child.
• Openness to reflective practice, ongoing training, Montessori workshops, and continuous professional growth.
• The ability to assist with classroom set‑up, environmental maintenance, and preparation of materials. This is mentioned above so we could remove this one?
• Willingness to support school events, celebrations, and parent engagement activities.
• Strong communication, professionalism, and a commitment to modelling grace, courtesy, and peace education.

What you bring:

• 0–3 Montessori Diploma (desirable)
• Prior experience in a 0–3 Montessori environment
• Current Positive Notice Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
• CPR Qualifications (HLTAID012 & HLTAID009) and Queensland Child Protection Training for Early Childhood Education and Care Certificate (or willing to obtain)

Applications are to be made to the attention of the Principal and should include the following:

• Up-to-date resume
• Cover Letter
• At least two confidential referee contact details, including one referee who is your current supervisor or manager with their company email.
  (By submitting this application, you agree that our staff may contact your referees—if required—prior to preliminary screening.)
• Please send applications to recruitment@bms.qld.edu.au

Our School

Nestled in the leafy grounds of Fig Tree Pocket, wrapped by Brisbane River, Brisbane Montessori School began its journey in 1984 with just five children, one dedicated volunteer teacher, and a humble veranda as their first classroom. From these modest beginnings, our school has flourished into one of Australia’s largest Montessori institutions, offering a dynamic, child-centered education for students from 15 months to 18 years.

We believe that the world needs curious, creative, compassionate, global thinkers. That is why our vision is to be a school for families committed to an excellent education in a Montessori environment. More information about our school can be found at www.bms.qld.edu.au.

What Can We Offer Our Employees?

• Working Conditions within an Enterprise Agreement
• Opportunity to work within a beautiful, highly regarded Montessori setting
• Attractive staff discount for school fees
• Ongoing Professional Development opportunities including First Aid and CPR
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistant Program

Join our authentic Montessori school community today!

Child Safety Statement

Brisbane Montessori School is committed to providing a child-safe and child-friendly environment. We support and respect all children to feel safe, be safe, and understand their right to be protected. All staff actively contribute to a school culture that promotes child safety and wellbeing in accordance with the Child Safe Organisations Act 2023 (Qld) and the 10 National Child Safe Standards