What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part time Montessori Teacher position at Lamplighters Preschool?
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Lead Montessori Guide (Ages 3–5)
Part-Time Afternoon Position
We are seeking an experienced, passionate Lead Montessori Guide to develop and lead a Montessori classroom for children ages 3–5 during our afternoon program.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves Montessori education and is eager to create a beautiful, authentic learning environment from the ground up. We are looking for a confident educator who can take ownership of the classroom, prepare the environment, and independently lead a high-quality Montessori program.
Certified Montessori Lead Teacher Responsibilities
- Design and maintain an authentic Montessori classroom environment
- Plan and implement engaging Montessori work for children ages 3–5
- Foster children's independence, concentration, confidence, and love of learning
- Observe children's development and adapt the environment to meet their needs
- Manage the classroom independently while collaborating with school leadership
- Maintain a peaceful, organized, and inviting learning space
Certified Montessori Lead Teacher Qualifications
- Montessori Early Childhood (Primary 3–6) certification preferred (AMI, AMS, or other MACTE-accredited program)
- Experience leading a Montessori classroom independently
- Strong classroom management and organizational skills
- Passion for child-led learning and authentic Montessori philosophy
- Warm, professional, reliable, and self-motivated
Position Details
- Part-time afternoon hours
- Children ages 3–5
- Opportunity to build and shape a Montessori program within a warm, child-centered preschool community.
If you are an experienced Montessori educator who enjoys creating meaningful learning environments and leading with independence and creativity, we'd love to hear from you.
Why work at Lamplighters? - From our teachers
- \"If you like being outside in the fresh air EVERY DAY, embracing flexibility and change, learning new teaching methods and problem solving with your team, holding bugs and cleaning up messes, going the extra mile for the sake of the child, the vibe and the aesthetic , if the process is more important than the product, and you want to eat delicious food, Lamplighters might be the place you want to teach!\" - Fisher
- \"Lamplighters is so unique because the administration values its students, staff, and parents in equal measure. It seems like a simple thing, but it makes a HUGE difference. You've probably heard of the \"whole-child approach,\" but at Lamplighters, it's not just the children. Every person involved in Lamplighters, parents, staff, and students alike, is treated with a \"whole-human approach.\" I just completed my third year as a teacher here, and I'm still impressed every day by how much I feel like a human first and a teacher second when I go to work. Administration seamlessly blends professionalism and warmth, and they lead with kindness, humility, and a collaborative spirit that makes everyone feel valued, supported, and seen.\" - Lauren
- \"The lamplighters environment is welcoming, understanding and supportive. This school is filled with staff members who are kind, caring and passionate about this field of work and it reflects in how they care for and teach the children.\" - Averi