ABOUT THE ROLE:
Join a remarkable community of educators and community changemakers who are passionate about purposeful development and meaningful education and are relentlessly committed to ensuring children from all backgrounds attain unwavering love, support and individualized achievement. We select individuals who share our vision and are willing to put in the hard work to achieve it. We are seeking an innovative mastermind to play a critical role in leading and supporting the program with operational excellence in pursuit of our heartful vision. The Primary Guide with Administrative Tasks will be responsible for fostering a nurturing, child-centered environment inspired by Montessori principles. You will collaborate with our educational team to develop and lead engaging, thoughtful workshops for children ages 3 and up while supporting the operational and administrative needs of the space.

RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to: Guide and Administrator

Child Workshop Facilitation: Lead daily unique and project-based workshops for children aged 3+ in alignment with Montessori principles, fostering independence, curiosity, and critical thinking.

Collaboration & Strategy: Collaborate with the educational team to design and implement innovative, creative workshops for the children.

Mindful Engagement: Engage with children in a mindful and respectful manner, promoting a love for learning and exploration.

Event Support: Participate in planning, organizing, and executing all Primary events, including birthday parties and social events. Weekend shifts may extend until 4:00 PM on occasion.

Administrative Duties: Manage member and staff data through Smartcare and other systems, input daily updates, and assist with general operational tasks as needed such as, tours of the space, scheduling meetings, managing budget, tracking packages and purchases, management with staff schedule.

Operational Assistance: Support the Director with daily operational responsibilities and ensure seamless functioning of child member offerings.

Social Media Assistance: Work closely with the Head of Brand and Marketing team to assist in managing social media content and promotion.

Team Leadership: Act as a role model, embodying Primary’s mission, values, and Montessori principles. Support staff development and reinforce positive, professional relationships within the team.

Confidentiality & Ethics: Adhere to all confidentiality requirements under the Primary Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), maintaining the privacy of all member and staff-related information.

Contract & Performance: Understand that performance metrics will be reviewed every 90 days, and the position is a 12-month contract, renewable with a performance-based salary increase.

Standards & Culture: Maintain the Primary standard of professionalism in all interactions both within and outside the club space, contributing positively to the club's culture.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

- An authentic commitment to the Montessori mission and values
- Attention to detail: Thinks critically about the details of a task at hand
- Flexibility: Ability to adjust expected tasks and schedule to the updated priorities
- Independence: Can work independently, be assertive, and make thoughtful decisions about projects
- Collaborative: Works with teammates and is responsive to feedback
- Willingness to go above and beyond the requirements of the job to be innovative and support the organization
- Ability to communicate effectively with the program community
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills and a proven record of creating and fostering excellent relationships through teamwork and empathy
- A strong work ethic and commitment to results
- A commitment to leading with a philosophy-based “child-led” mindset
- A desire and commitment to making a difference in the world through their leadership
- Sense of humor and a desire to create joyful culture and environment
- Legally authorized to work in the USA

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
A Bachelor’s degree
A minimum of six years of related work experience
Montessori and/or Childcare center experience required

Primary is a Mindful community of child, parent, teachers and practitioners, with a shared vision of a loving, child-led environment marked by peace and kindness. It is thoughtfully designed to allow children to engage in purposeful play while their grown-ups relax or participate in soul-replenishing wellness practices. Our foundation promotes the development of independence, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, language acquisition, and social-emotional growth through a guided approach. The environment is uniquely led by certified Guides, licensed pathologists, and skilled creatives, providing a welcoming, home-away-from-home space with support and resources for grown-ups throughout the day. With a strong focus on global citizenship, we aim to raise empathetic, ethical, and intellectually curious young adults committed to solving the world’s problems through play.

Primary currently is opening one location in Tribeca, New York, to serve an intimate membership community of more than 250 families in NYC.