Lead Teacher - Villa Montessori

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care•Leesburg, VA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at Villa Montessori! As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join Villa Montessori! As a Montessori Teacher, you will work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide an authentic Montessori experience by following each child as they grow and develop independence, confidence and a strong sense of community.

Requirements

Montessori Teacher Certification (AMS, AMI, NAMC, etc.) required
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
Strong customer service skills
Ability to multitask and remain organized
Ability to work within regular operating hours
Must meet state criteria for child care employment
At least 18 years of age

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience in a licensed child care facility preferred

Responsibilities

Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 16 months – 6 years.
Fostering an environment that will allow children to develop at their own pace.
Work with individual and small groups of children.
Create a rapport with the children and be responsive to their needs, guiding them through self-directed activities.
Maintain open lines of communication with parents to answer questions.
Responsible for the care and maintenance of the classroom, teaching materials and equipment.