Preschool Teacher
About The Position
Family Star Montessori is seeking a full-time Preschool Teacher at its Northwest location. The teacher works in the classroom alongside a Lead Teacher, who reports to the NW School Director. The role supports children’s learning and development in a Montessori environment, works collaboratively with families and classroom teams, and helps maintain a safe, prepared classroom. The teacher also participates in professional development and may assist in other classrooms as needed. The schedule is an eight-hour shift, Monday through Friday. Work is in person. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States; Family Star is unable to provide sponsorship.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience working with children in a Montessori setting.
- Current CDA or equivalent, or obtain a CDA within one year of hire.
- Two to four years of teaching experience with preschool children.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Positive attitude and commitment to customer service.
- Oral and written proficiency in English.
- Ability to work the hours required by the organization’s needs.
- Current Infant/Child CPR, First Aid, and Universal Precautions credentials, or obtain them within the first 90 days.
- Successful completion of a background check, post-offer pre-employment physical, and TB test.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in Early Childhood Education, Center Director qualifications, or equivalent.
- Experience working in an Early Head Start or Head Start setting.
- Experience working with children and families from diverse populations.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Interact with children in an open, honest, loving, consistent, dignified, and respectful manner, supporting their independence and individual learning needs.
- Respectfully include families in the Montessori environment, encourage their participation, communicate with parents daily about children’s progress, interactions, and incidents, and collaborate to meet children’s needs.
- Determine when to respond to family inquiries and when to refer them to another team member.
- Participate in family nights, conferences, home visits, and community or public relations events as needed.
- Help maintain a safe, prepared, clean, supplied, and orderly learning environment; follow health and safety procedures and supervise children at all times.
- Assist in preparing and maintaining Montessori classroom materials and share food preparation responsibilities while following compliance guidelines.
- Communicate and collaborate with classroom teammates and the sister classroom, and assist in other classrooms as needed.
- Sustain the team, classroom environment, and paperwork when the Lead Teacher is absent.
- Complete and maintain child-related paperwork in a timely manner and perform opening or closing duties according to the position schedule.
- Participate in training programs, educational conferences, professional days, staff meetings, and other relevant learning opportunities.
- Collaborate with a supervisor to develop and implement a professional development plan.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance for eligible employees.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid holidays and paid time off.
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee discount.
- Flexible spending account.
- Health savings account.
- Parental leave.
- Professional development assistance.
- Educational tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
