Lead Teacher Montessori

**Overview** As a Lead Teacher Montessori, you’ll guide young children through engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences in a prepared classroom. You’ll shape curriculum, plan lessons, and create a welcoming environment where children can build independence, curiosity, and confidence. Your impact: Thoughtful teaching and responsive classroom care help children thrive while giving families clear, consistent support. **Responsibilities** * Develop Montessori-aligned curriculum and lesson plans that support early childhood development, literacy, math, and physical learning. * Lead teaching and child development instruction; observe children’s progress and adapt activities to individual needs. * Manage classroom routines and behavior, provide toddler care and childcare, and support children with special education or early intervention needs as appropriate. * Communicate with parents about children’s learning, development, and well-being. * Follow child welfare practices and mandated reporting laws; maintain a safe classroom and respond appropriately to health needs. **Requirements** * Experience teaching young children, working with students, and managing a classroom; preschool, daycare, private school, or other classroom experience is relevant. * Knowledge of childhood development, early childhood education, literacy education, behavior management, and lesson planning. * Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with children and families. * First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) knowledge or certification, as applicable to the role. * Experience with standardized testing, tutoring, physical education, or additional child-focused settings is a plus. Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Flexible schedule * Paid time off * Retirement plan Work Location: In person