Careers

Questions about working at Amici

What positions are available at Amici?

Roles include Montessori lead guides, classroom assistants, infant and toddler caregivers, after-school and summer camp staff, and administrative support. Which of these are open shifts through the year, and hiring often follows enrollment in particular classrooms. Call the school and ask what is open before you assume there is nothing.

Do I need Montessori certification to work there?

Each classroom is led by a Montessori certified guide, so certification is expected for lead roles. Assistant positions are a different path, and people often begin as assistants while working toward certification. If you are trained in another approach or are partway through a certification program, say so when you reach out instead of ruling yourself out.

Do I have to speak Mandarin or Spanish to be hired?

Every classroom team includes native Mandarin, Spanish, and English speakers, so the fluency you need is tied to the specific seat being filled rather than to the whole school. Native level Mandarin or Spanish is essential for those roles. Other positions, including some assistant and administrative roles, are open to English speaking candidates.

What does a classroom team look like?

Each classroom has a Montessori certified lead guide plus two assistants, and among those three adults you have native Mandarin, Spanish, and English speakers. That means you work as part of a team all day rather than alone with a group of children. Coordinating with the other two adults is a real part of the job.

How do I apply?

Send a resume with a short note about which age group and which language role interests you, then follow up by phone. Mention any Montessori training, early childhood coursework, and your experience with that age group. The office will confirm the current application steps and anything else they need from you.

What does the hiring process involve?

Expect a conversation about your experience, a visit to see the classrooms, and time observing or working with children so both sides can judge fit. Positions with young children also involve the background clearance and health requirements Arizona requires. The office explains the current steps and timeline when you first make contact.

Can I work there without previous preschool experience?

Possibly, for assistant roles. What matters most is genuine patience, willingness to follow a child’s pace instead of pushing your own, and real interest in learning the Montessori approach rather than working around it. If you are changing careers, explain what drew you to early childhood and be honest about what you have not done.

Are there part-time or summer only jobs?

Summer camp and after-school need staff on schedules that differ from the full school day, which suits students, teachers on summer break, and anyone wanting fewer hours. Availability follows enrollment, so it varies year to year. Ask the office what part-time and seasonal needs exist before you assume the hours will not work.