Employment Opportunities

Winston-Salem Montessori School is located in the Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina, with easy access to the mountains and the coastal communities. We accept applications year-round from exceptional Montessorians who are committed to authentic Montessori practices. Lead positions require Montessori certification (AMS or AMI) as well as a four-year degree. Bilingual (Spanish/English) applicants with Montessori experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Our school is located on a 15-acre campus in Clemmons, North Carolina, serving just over 200 children from ages 18 months through 15 years. Our school is an established, mission-driven organization that has provided fully implemented Montessori education for children and families for 50 years. We provide a stimulating, collaborative, authentic Montessori environment with excellent health, dental, short-term disability, and life insurance benefits. We are an employer of choice with competitive compensation and benefits for full-time and part-time positions and a culture of collaboration, support, and growth. Read our Blueprint to learn more about the core values of our school.

Lead Early Childhood Guide 

Winston-Salem Montessori School is seeking an AMI, AMS or MACTE credentialed Early Childhood Guide to join our innovative and dedicated faculty for the 2025-2026 school year. There is a potential for an earlier start date.  We are interested in those who are highly committed to the authenticity of the Montessori philosophy and the respect we give to the children. Please inquire if you are looking for a new Montessori home where working with children is valued and appreciated.

We are looking for Guides who would like to grow professionally in a supportive community. Winston-Salem Montessori is located on a beautiful wooded campus serving children from toddler through ninth grade.   

The following positions are currently open prior to or for the 2025-2026 academic year:

  •   Lead Early Childhood Guide 

Minimum requirements:

  •  Bachelor degree or equivalent,

  •  AMI, AMS, MACTE Montessori credential

We provide 

  • Benefits including contributions to health insurance and paid time off days

  • Professional training and career development opportunities

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience


Please send a letter of introduction or a resume to: hollytosco@wsmontessori.org

Substitute

Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 3:30pm, Hours and Days Vary

$17.50/hour

 The substitute reports directly to the Director of Toddler and Children’s House Programs. The substitute supports the classroom Guide in supervising and guiding the children’s activities academically, emotionally, and physically in a prepared Montessori environment that is in accordance with Montessori philosophy and WSM policies.

Substitutes are needed at all levels and programs (Toddler, Children’s House, Elementary, Adolescent, Elementary/AP Spanish, and Elementary/AP P.E.). Interested candidates should send the following materials to Holly Tosco, Director of Toddler and Children’s House Programs, at HollyTosco@wsmontessori.org:

  • A cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications

  • A current resume or CV

  • A completed Application for Employment, including contact information for at least three professional references.

The Winston-Salem Montessori School does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, gender, disability, age, national origin, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status with respect to recruitment, hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.