Infant Lead Teacher

Endeavor Schools•Eden Prairie, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Peaceful Valley Montessori Eden Prairie is seeking a Lead Infant Teacher. At Peaceful Valley, educators are supported with resources to create a positive learning environment for children and are offered education incentives and career development programs to help them thrive. As a Lead Montessori Teacher, the role involves developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum following the Montessori pedagogy, planning engaging activities to promote cognitive, social, and emotional development, and assessing and documenting student progress. Peaceful Valley is part of the Endeavor Schools family, which operates more than 100 schools in 14 states and supports diverse educational styles, prioritizing the success and well-being of its employees.

Requirements

CDA/AA required
1-3 Years of Experience required
State specific
Willingness to learn and follow the Montessori philosophy is required
Strong communication skills, including the ability to interact with parents and other staff members is required
The ability to be patient, collaborative, creative, and passionate about Early Childhood education is essential for this role

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Montessori teaching environment is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum following the Montessori pedagogy
Plan engaging activities to promote cognitive, social, and emotional development
Assess and document your student's progress
Help lead innovative learning activities that promote children's development and growth
Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times
Monitor children's progress and development
Create a harmonious environment where children and fellow teachers enjoy coming to each day