Lead Toddler Teacher

Cb•San Juan Capistrano, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Sunshine Montessori as a Lead Toddler Teacher, where you will inspire and nurture young minds in a vibrant learning environment. We are dedicated to fostering creativity, curiosity, and a love for learning in every child. Our children at Kensington Montessori range in age from 18 months through seven years. Many of our children start at 18 months and stay on with us until they move into first grade at their local public school. The Montessori curriculum meets and exceeds the California state standards for kindergarten. We are proud that many of our parents contact us after they leave to tell us how their children are thriving at their new schools. Their new teachers have told them that they are advanced and confident, which we are always pleased to hear. We are humbled by the trust placed in us and proud to hear of our children's accomplishments. We have added Spanish to our curriculum as well as STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). Each Friday all of our classrooms do STEAM projects that are focused on our unit of study.

Requirements

Minimum of 6 months of experience working with toddlers/preschoolers in a classroom setting.
12 Units in Early Childhood Education (or at least nine and working on last class).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with children and parents.
Passion for child development and early childhood education.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Creative and enthusiastic approach to teaching and learning.

Nice To Haves

First Aid and CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement engaging lesson plans tailored to toddler age groups.
Foster a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
Conduct regular assessments of children's development and progress.
Collaborate with parents to discuss children's growth and address concerns.
Supervise and mentor assistant teachers and support staff.
Organize and lead age-appropriate activities that promote social and emotional skills.
Maintain a clean and organized classroom to ensure a positive learning atmosphere.
Stay updated on early childhood education trends and best practices.