Founding Toddler Program Teacher - Shape Early Learning

Fiore Montessori; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance Stipend

Professional Development Budget

Reimbursements for Supplies

Job summary

Fiore Montessori in Berkeley seeks a warm, experienced early childhood educator to design and implement a home-based program for two 2-year-olds. The Founding Teacher will collaborate with the family to create an intentional, developmentally grounded educational layer.

You will observe, plan, and rotate experiences (sensory, art, music, outdoor exploration) while integrating daily routines to foster autonomy and learning, with a focus on project-based, child-centered growth.

Qualifications

• Background in Early Childhood Education (degree, active coursework, or equivalent hands-on experience).
• CPR/First Aid certified.
• References and background check required.
• Bonus: AI fluency (or open to learning) to leverage tools for documentation, inspiration, and planning.
• Bonus: Mandarin language skills are a plus, though not required.

Responsibilities

• Observe individually and track distinct developmental threads for each child.
• Bring a plan by developing 2-3 age-appropriate learning and play experiences.
• Provoke the environment by rotating materials to spark curiosity and support independent play.
• Integrate routines as learning to cultivate autonomy, collaboration, and learning.
• Collaborate with parents and document progress with photos or notes.

Skills

Educator identity

Developmental milestones

Planning & materials

Adaptability to multiples

Outdoor exploration

Education

Early Childhood Education background

CPR/First Aid certified

Job description

Fiore Montessori in Berkeley seeks a warm, experienced early childhood educator to design and implement a home-based program for two 2-year-olds. The Founding Teacher will collaborate with the family to create an intentional, developmentally grounded educational layer.

You will observe, plan, and rotate experiences (sensory, art, music, outdoor exploration) while integrating daily routines to foster autonomy and learning, with a focus on project-based, child-centered growth.