Lead Montessori Preschool Teacher (Guide) - Infant, Toddler, and Pre-School The Woodlands, Texas

Guidepost Montessori; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking community dedicated to providing authentic Montessori education! As a Lead Teacher, you will create a nurturing classroom for children aged 3-6, fostering their independence and growth. With support from experienced Montessori Mentor Teachers and access to high-quality materials, you'll inspire young minds in a collaborative environment. This innovative firm offers a competitive compensation package, including health benefits and professional development opportunities. If you're passionate about guiding children and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Sponsored Montessori Teacher Diploma

75% tuition discount for two children

Flexible paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement 401(k) account

Ongoing professional development

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Montessori Diploma for 3-6 age group or interest in training.
• Experience in preschool, daycare, or similar settings.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead a model classroom for young children.
• Guide children towards independence in a prepared environment.

Skills

Montessori Method

Child Development

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Montessori Diploma/Certificate

Early Childhood Education Degree

Job description

Are you an Early Childhood Educator who is passionate about guiding young 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 for our Children's House (ages 3-6), Toddler (17 months - 3 years), and Infant (6 weeks to 16 months) classrooms as we work to bring a new Montessori school to the Spring, Texas area!

Your Role:

In this Lead Guide role, you will create and lead a model classroom. Through your efforts, parents will see what's possible for their child when authentic, high-quality Montessori is alive and well in the prepared environment. You will be provided with a full set of high-quality materials from leading manufacturers, along with a classroom budget to make your classroom unique.

We have an amazing team of trained Montessori Mentor Teachers who will be available to lead professional development, provide feedback, and help develop your skills even further.

What we offer:

• Sponsored MACTE-accredited Montessori Teacher Diploma ($5,000 value)
• 75% tuition discount for two children at any school in our network (we serve children 3 months through 12th grade)
• Flexible paid time off and paid holidays
• Excellent compensation package including health, dental, and vision insurance, and a retirement 401(k) account
• Ongoing professional development and a network of supportive peers and mentors who regularly share best practices
• Career growth and promotion opportunities in our national network

We'd love to talk to you if you:

• Have received a Montessori Diploma/Certificate for the 3-6 age group or are interested in free training to become certified
• Have experience with the appropriate ages in a group setting, such as a preschool, daycare, childcare, nursery, or Reggio Emilia center
• Help children by giving them the tools to become independent
• Are open to guiding your colleagues, and be guided by them in turn
• Are eager to partner with parents on their child's journey
• Take pride in your work and are friendly with error
• Get energized and inspired by working with children!

Want to learn more about us?

Guidepost Montessori is a community of educators who truly believe that to meet the needs of today's students and to bring true progress in the world around us, we need an education model that fosters independence and develops competent, capable, action-oriented thinkers and change agents.

Apply today to be a part of our founding team!