Lead Toddler Teacher - $2,000 Hiring Bonus

Endeavor Schools • Wayzata, MN

3d • $21 - $24

About The Position

Step by Step Montessori Wayzata is hiring a Lead Toddler Teacher to develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum following Montessori pedagogy. The role includes planning engaging activities that promote children’s cognitive, social, and emotional development, and assessing and documenting student progress. The teacher helps lead learning activities, ensures children’s safety and well-being, monitors development, and fosters a harmonious environment for children and fellow teachers.

Step by Step Montessori is part of Endeavor Schools, an education management company with more than 100 schools in 14 states. The organization describes its work environment as supportive and offers educators resources, education incentives, career development programs, and advancement opportunities. The position offers a $2,000 hiring bonus, paid in two installments at 45 and 90 days after employment. Pay is $21.00–$24.00 per hour.

Requirements

• CDA required.
• 2–5 years of experience required.
• Willingness to learn and follow the Montessori philosophy required.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to interact with parents and other staff members.
• Ability to be patient, collaborative, creative, and passionate about early childhood education.

Nice To Haves

• Montessori certification strongly preferred.
• Experience in a Montessori teaching environment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum following Montessori pedagogy.
• Plan engaging activities to promote children's cognitive, social, and emotional development.
• Assess and document student 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 each day.

Benefits

• $2,000 hiring bonus, paid in two installments at 45 and 90 days after employment.
• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Childcare tuition discounts, based on individual school availability.
• Career development programs.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Supportive work environment.
• Relocation options at the company's 100+ schools nationwide.
• Education incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed