Do you have experience working with children between 18 months and 3 years of age? Do you have strong classroom leadership, and understand the nourishment needs of children? We are looking to fill a few Lead Guide roles for our upcoming school. 

In this role, the teacher shall understand the development stages of the child, be able to introduce the child to different lessons, and be a good team player. The teacher shall be able to create lesson plans for each child, handle child development using scientific materials in the prepared environment, and establish a close partnership with each parent.

As Toddler Lead Guide, you will lead a classroom of up to 25 children ages two through six within a network of high-quality, Montessori-inspired preschools.

Job duties include:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver a lesson plan that facilitates an active Montessori learning experience·
• Create learning opportunities that support the cognitive, language, social, emotional, and physical development of every child.
• Observe, log, and report on student performance.
• Manage and maintain a hygienic and healthy classroom environment.
• Build relationships and communicate regularly with families to support each child's development.

• Participate in professional development and training
• Ensure compliance with the school environment per state-mandated standards
• Support and train two assistant teachers and report directly to the Head of School.
• Be a peer coach to fellow Lead teachers in the school

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in any subject
• Must have at least 3 years of experience working with children between 15 months and 2.5 years using the Montessori method
• Must have basic know-hows on using computers, tools and social-media
• Must pass a criminal background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Should be Certified in Montessori education or interested in pursuing a certification
• Should excel in communication with the parents & school leadership
• Should be able to mentor junior staff
• Should be familiar with or be able to learn to basics of computers

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary
• Paid holidays
• Paid personal/vacation/sick time based on duration with the school
• Paid training hours to meet the state regulations
• Paid training for Pediatric CPR/First Aid and Food Handlers Certification
• Pleasant Work Environment in Newly-built, Modern Facility

** Multiple positions open