Lead Toddler Teacher
Full-timeLead our Toddler Community classroom (ages 16–36 months) on Capitol Hill — small group, 1:4 ratio, alongside an experienced assistant.
JOIN OUR TEAM
Become part of a small, intentional school.
Starling is family-run by design. Our team is small, our pay is fair for D.C., and the work — by every measure — meaningful.
WHY STARLING
SMALL BY DESIGN
Low ratios, deep relationships. Toddler runs at 1:4, Primary at 1:8 — well below the licensed maximum.
AMI-ALIGNED PRACTICE
We hire AMI-trained guides and follow the AMI standard. The work is anchored to the original method, not to a curriculum vendor.
CAPITOL HILL COMMUNITY
Walkable neighborhood, family-run, and a community of parents who know our team by name.
WORK THAT MATTERS
Children at the most formative ages, in environments built carefully and with intention.
WHO WE LOOK FOR
Warmth, calm, and care for the prepared environment.
We hire AMI-trained guides whenever possible. We also welcome applications from candidates with strong child-development backgrounds (early childhood education degrees, AMS-trained guides) — what matters is alignment with how Montessori children actually learn.
More than credentials, we look for people who bring warmth, calm, attention to detail, and curiosity. Our team invests in long-term work — we want people who plan to stay.
If you've worked in a Montessori classroom and know what a three-hour work cycle feels like, we'd especially love to hear from you.
CURRENT OPENINGS
Roles we're hiring for.
We hire seasonally — usually in spring for the following school year. If you don't see a role that fits but Starling resonates, send us your resume anyway.
Primary & Toddler Classroom Assistants
Full-timeSupport the lead guide in either the Toddler Community or the new Primary classroom (ages 3–6, opening August 2026).
General interest
Always openWe're always looking for qualified staff and volunteers who share our values. If Starling resonates with you, send your resume below and we'll keep your name on file.
APPLY
Send us your application.
Share your name, email, phone, and a short note about why Starling — and attach your CV. Fabienne reviews every application personally.