Montessori Lead Teacher
About The Position
Leading a classroom takes a special kind of skill. As a Lead Teacher, you are: Caring! Follow all licensing guidelines, school, and company standards to ensure the daily care of every child. Engaging! Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan for children, as well as effectively communicate with families. Learning! Complete ongoing professional development on Montessori pedagogy and early childhood development topics. Inspiring! Implement the Montessori curriculum (with assistance of the Director, a School Education Manager, Team Lead, or faculty mentor) and facilitate engaging interactive learning experiences. We want joyful, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have: Experience in a licensed child care center, Montessori school, or related field; previous lead teacher experience preferred. Completed a high school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree and coursework in early childhood education preferred. Met state requirements for education; additional school requirements may apply. Compensation & Benefits Competitive pay based on position, education, and experience, with bi-weekly & daily pay options: Lead Teacher: $18.86-$19.59/hour Employee Perks: Health Insurance – Medical, dental, vision & FSA for full-time employees; limited medical for part-time workers Education Support – Tuition reimbursement & certification assistance Financial Benefits – 401K + company match, life & disability insurance Child Care Discount – Available to all employees Work-Life Balance – Monday–Friday schedule Accepting applications ongoing We’re always accepting applications – start a rewarding career with real benefits! Apply today.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age
- Experience in a licensed child care center, Montessori school, or related field
- Completed a high school diploma or equivalent
- Met state requirements for education; additional school requirements may apply
Nice To Haves
- Previous lead teacher experience preferred
- Bachelor’s degree and coursework in early childhood education preferred
Responsibilities
- Follow all licensing guidelines, school, and company standards to ensure the daily care of every child.
- Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan for children, as well as effectively communicate with families.
- Complete ongoing professional development on Montessori pedagogy and early childhood development topics.
- Implement the Montessori curriculum (with assistance of the Director, a School Education Manager, Team Lead, or faculty mentor) and facilitate engaging interactive learning experiences.
Benefits
- Health Insurance – Medical, dental, vision & FSA for full-time employees; limited medical for part-time workers
- Education Support – Tuition reimbursement & certification assistance
- Financial Benefits – 401K + company match, life & disability insurance
- Child Care Discount – Available to all employees
- Work-Life Balance – Monday–Friday schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
