Montessori Head Toddler Teacher

Who We Are

At Growing Light Montessori School we create a nurturing environment that supports the natural curiosity and creativity of each child, while stimulating their inherent love of learning. Our Montessori program provides a nurturing, playful, dynamic and creative education for our students, teachers and greater community. The classrooms are tailored to meet the needs and interests of the individual child and emphasis is given to the development of the physical, emotional, social, and academic skills providing a powerful educational foundation and enthusiastically preparing them for a fulfilling, self-expressed and productive life. Our campuses are located in beautiful natural settings and have their own personal communities that are nurtured through regular communication and events.

Grow with Growing Light

GLMS also provides pre-authorized education contributions to ensure that these courses can be a source of regular, personal growth as well as within the organization. Teachers who complete their training courses are eligible for promotions and increases in compensation based on their current roles and future commitments. In addition to providing experienced teacher mentorship, in person classes and online training throughout the year. GLMS encourages all of our teachers to participate in ongoing education courses to both build their knowledge and help them grow in their careers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 units of early childhood education that include: child development, child, family, and community, and curriculum
• Minimum 6 months experience working with children
• Graduated from accredited Montessori training program.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, supervise, and carry out an effective program for the class in accordance with the philosophy of the school and the Montessori teachings.
• Reports to the Director for supervision.
• Gear the program to the needs of the individual children with concern for interests, handicaps, talents, etc.
• Treat each child and staff member with care and respect.
• Be responsible for the décor, appearance, and learning environment of the classroom.
• Maintain petty cash receipts.
• Send out a monthly newsletter via email to families in your classroom including but not limited to updates on the monthly theme, special activities and photographs of the children from the month.
• Attend all staff meetings and recommended training programs, including in-service staff meetings.

Compensation:

• $31.82-$33.80/hr PLUS paid breaks based on experience, class size and completed course work.
• 401K retirement benefit with 5% employer match.
• Generous personal time off, holiday & vacation package provided in addition to 5 weeks paid vacation over school holidays
• Ongoing training opportunities in addition to pre-authorized education contributions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.82 - $33.80 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person