Lead Montessori Preschool Teacher

Kensington Montessori Schools; Laguna Niguel (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Kensington Montessori Schools in Laguna Niguel, CA seeks a Lead Montessori Teacher who loves children and thrives in a warm, supportive school community. The role emphasizes Montessori philosophy, patience, and positive guidance to maintain a peaceful, engaging classroom and strong parent communication.

Pay is up to $27.00 per hour, depending on Montessori training, education, classroom experience, and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Have completed a minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) units.
• Have completed Montessori teacher training or currently be in the process of completing Montessori training.
• Have experience working in a Montessori or preschool classroom.
• Genuinely love and enjoy working with children.
• Be warm, patient, nurturing, dependable, and positive.
• Have strong classroom management skills using kind and respectful guidance.
• Understand and support the Montessori philosophy.
• Be able to maintain a peaceful, organized, and engaging Montessori classroom.
• Communicate warmly and professionally with parents.
• Work well with assistant teachers, administration, and other staff members.
• Be dependable, organized, responsible, and professional.
• Have a desire to continue learning and growing as a Montessori educator.

Skills

Warm, patient, nurturing

Classroom management

Parent communication

Team collaboration

Reliability & organization

Education

12 ECE units

Montessori teacher training

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance

Lead Montessori Teacher

Pay: Up to $27.00 per hour, based on Montessori training and experience

We are looking for a happy, positive, and enthusiastic Lead Montessori Teacher who genuinely loves working with children and wants to be part of a warm, supportive school community.

Our school believes that children thrive when their teachers are happy, supported, and valued. We work hard to create a positive, respectful, and joyful environment for both our children and our staff. We want our teachers to enjoy coming to work and feel appreciated for the important role they play in the lives of our children.

Qualifications

• Have completed a minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) units
• Have completed Montessori teacher training or currently be in the process of completing Montessori training
• Have experience working in a Montessori or preschool classroom
• Genuinely love and enjoy working with children
• Be warm, patient, nurturing, dependable, and positive
• Have strong classroom management skills using kind and respectful guidance
• Understand and support the Montessori philosophy
• Be able to maintain a peaceful, organized, and engaging Montessori classroom
• Communicate warmly and professionally with parents
• Work well with assistant teachers, administration, and other staff members
• Be dependable, organized, responsible, and professional
• Have a desire to continue learning and growing as a Montessori educator

Compensation

Up to $27.00 per hour, depending on Montessori training, education, classroom experience, and qualifications.

Candidates with completed Montessori training and strong Montessori classroom experience may qualify for the highest end of the pay range.

Why Join Our School?

We want our teachers to love where they work. We believe that when teachers feel supported, appreciated, and happy, they are better able to create a wonderful learning environment for children.

We offer a warm and welcoming school community, supportive administration, beautiful Montessori classrooms and materials, a collaborative teaching team, and opportunities for continued professional growth.

We value kindness, teamwork, professionalism, respect, and a positive attitude. We want our teachers to feel comfortable bringing ideas to us, asking for support, and continuing to develop their skills.

Most importantly, we want to create a school where children are happy to learn and teachers are happy to teach.

If you are a caring Montessori educator who loves children and would like to become an important part of a positive school community, we would love to meet you!