Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Meipn; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a nurturing educational environment dedicated to the holistic development of children through Montessori principles. This full-time role as an Early Childhood Teacher offers the opportunity to inspire young learners aged 2 ½ to 6 years, fostering their love of learning and creativity. You will engage with students, families, and staff, ensuring a supportive classroom community. With a commitment to excellence, you will guide students in their educational journey while contributing positively to the school community. If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference, this position is for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-Term Disability

Life insurance

Supplemental insurance

Paid time off

403b retirement plan

Professional development allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in a Montessori school setting is essential.
• Commitment to professional development and best practices in education.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and supervision for Early Childhood students.
• Collaborate with the Early Childhood Program Director for student development.

Skills

Montessori principles

Communication skills

Teaching experience

Organization skills

Understanding of human development

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MACTE accredited Early Childhood Certification

Master’s degree

Job description

Are you dedicated to using Montessori principles for the optimal development of each student?

Do you want to share your passion for lifelong learning and nurture the next generation to foster their love of learning, creativity, and self-regard?

Do you enjoy guiding Early Childhood students to be productive individuals both inside and outside of the school community? If so, we might want to meet you.

At Woodinville Montessori School (WMS), we believe in more than just education; we believe in nurturing the whole child and fostering a lifelong love of learning. Since 1983, our mission has been to empower students from Toddler through High School with a holistic Montessori education that emphasizes independence, empathy, self-advocacy, and flexibility. Our campuses in Bothell and Woodinville, WA, serve a diverse community of lifelong learners, and we are looking for passionate individuals to join our team.

The Early Childhood Teacher will provide instruction and supervision over the classroom community, of children ages 2 ½ to 6 years. Throughout the school year, the teacher will work with the Early Childhood Program Director to ensure that students have the necessary tools and time to devote themselves to their work, building a cohesive community and continuing to develop the love of learning.

This full-time, academic year position starts August 19, 2025, with the hours of Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with the flexibility to work on the occasional evening and weekend.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

You will:

1. Possess keen awareness of the functioning of the whole while also paying attention to individual and small group needs.
2. Be committed to excellent communication with students, families, staff, and the rest of the school leadership team.
3. Possess experience teaching in a Montessori school setting with curriculum delivery that is age appropriate and elicits engaged student response.
4. Exhibit a high degree of organization and attention to detail.
5. Demonstrate a deep understanding of current research in human development and learning in support of the Montessori educational approach.
6. Contribute positively to the school community beyond the job specific tasks, including active cross-level collaboration with a can-do attitude.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; master’s degree is preferable.
2. MACTE accredited Early Childhood Certification required; AMS Certificate preferred.
3. Three years of teaching experience as the Lead in an Early Childhood classroom.
4. Understanding of and commitment to Montessori Philosophy.
5. Commitment to professional development and best practices in education.
6. Commitment to meeting the needs of each student.

SALARY/BENEFITS:

The salary range is $54,000 – $75,000 per year, dependent on education, training, and experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, Long-Term Disability, life, and supplemental insurance, paid time off, 403b retirement plan, professional development allowance.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

We have streamlined our application process to make it as easy as possible for you to join our team. Our job postings are designed to reflect our values and vision, not just the tasks and pay. We require candidates to submit a cover letter explaining your teaching philosophy, resume, and a video of themselves teaching a lesson, allowing us to see your passion and teaching style early in the process.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of children and be part of a community that values mentorship, learning, and growth, we invite you to apply today. Together, we can create a brighter future for our students and ourselves.

Woodinville Montessori School celebrates the diversity of our school and local communities including race, color, nationality, religion, gender, sexual identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, national or ethnic origin. We welcome candidates representing the diversity of the world in our educational programs, tuition assistance, hiring, and other school administered programs.