Lead Preschool Teacher

Guidepost Montessori; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Montessori education organization as a Lead Teacher in Bridgwater! This role involves creating a positive learning environment, fostering independence in children aged 3-6, and receiving specialized training. Enjoy various benefits, including a fully sponsored Montessori certification program and flexible paid time off.

Benefits

Fully sponsored MACTE-accredited program

75% tuition discount for children

Flexible paid time off and paid holidays

Competitive compensation package

Ongoing professional development

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in preschools, daycares, or nurseries.
• Familiarity with Reggio Emilia or Montessori philosophies.
• Eager to collaborate with parents on child development.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead a model classroom as part of the founding team.
• Partner with families to meet individual child needs.
• Provide high-quality materials and manage a classroom budget.

Skills

Child-led philosophies

Independence fostering

Teamwork

Constructive feedback

Engagement with children

Education

Montessori certification for 3-6 year olds

Job description

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Are you an Early Childhood Educator who is passionate about guiding children to more independence? If so, then join us on our mission to dramatically increase the accessibility of authentic Montessori education to children around the world!

We are now hiring a Lead Teacher and aspiring Montessorian for our Children's House (3-6 year old) classroom as we work to bring a new Montessori school to the Bridgewater, NJ area!

Your role:

In this Lead Guide role, you will create and lead a model classroom as part of our founding team. You will partner with families to meet each child's individual needs and foster a strong community within your classroom. You will be provided with high-quality materials and a classroom budget to make your classroom unique. Upon hire, you will receive specialized in-house training from an expert in Montessori early childhood education.

Take a 360-degree tour of two of our existing campuses to see our classrooms:
Deerbrook -
Old Town -

What we offer:

• Fully sponsored MACTE-accredited program ($5,000 value)
• 75% tuition discount for two children at any school in our network (serving children 3 months through 12th grade)
• Six weeks of flexible paid time off and paid holidays
• Competitive compensation package including health, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan
• Ongoing professional development and a network of supportive peers and mentors
• Career growth and promotion opportunities within our national network

We'd love to talk to you if you:

• Are interested in becoming Montessori certified for the 3-6-year-old age group
• Are familiar with child-led philosophies such as Reggio Emilia or Montessori
• Have experience with the appropriate ages in settings like preschools, daycares, or nurseries
• Help children become independent by providing appropriate tools
• Are open to guiding colleagues and being guided by them
• Are eager to partner with parents on their child's development
• Take pride in your work and are friendly with constructive feedback
• Get energized and inspired by working with children!

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