Lead Montessori Teacher

Montessori Mint; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Star in Denver is seeking a Lead Montessori-trained Teacher for our Infant classroom at the Northeast Denver location. You will plan, supervise, and implement the curriculum in line with Montessori philosophy, and ensure the safety and well-being of infants.

Requires AMI/AMS certification or in progress, a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education (or related field with experience), and 2–5 years of infant teaching experience including at least one year as Lead.

Qualifications

• AMI/AMS certification or in progress.
• Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education or related field with preschool experience.
• 2–5 years teaching experience with ages 0-3; at least 1 year as Lead.

Responsibilities

• Interact professionally with infant children and families with dignity and respect.
• Encourage family participation in program activities.
• Plan, supervise, and implement the curriculum per policies and Montessori philosophy.
• Ensure safety, health, and social-emotional well-being of children.
• Lead classroom staff and supervise staff performance and accountability.
• Schedule conferences, home visits, and developmental screenings as needed.
• Complete child-related paperwork daily.
• Participate in training, conferences, and staff meetings.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Montessori experience

Family engagement

Education

Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education

Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Family Star is currently seeking to fill the full‑time position of Lead Montessori‑trained Teacher for our Infant classroom at our Northeast Denver location. If you want to make a difference in the lives of Denver’s youngest learning population, Family Star is the place for you!

Responsibilities

• Professionally interact with infant children and families in an open and honest manner with dignity and respect, with awareness and sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Include families in our Montessori environment. Actively encourage and support family participation in program activities.
• Plan, supervise, and implement the curriculum for the children in accordance with school policies and philosophy.
• Responsible for ensuring the safety, health, physical and social/emotion well‑being of the children at all times.
• Act on the confidence that the child’s potential will reveal itself, trusting that the child is able to do things independently.
• Schedule and complete all regular family conferences, home visits, phone calls, monthly curriculum journals and developmental screenings as needed for each child in a timely manner.
• Serve as a positive and consistent leader for classroom staff, families, and the organization with effective confidential communication and collaboration.
• Complete all supervisory responsibilities for classroom staff including but not limited to recruiting, one‑on‑one supervisions, performance evaluations, goals, and accountability.
• Complete all child‑related paperwork daily
• Participate in the continuous and creative process to meet individual child's and program's goals.
• Participate in community and public relations events involving the school.
• Participate in recommended training programs, educational conferences, professional days, staff meetings, and other courses pertinent to professional growth to maintain required credentials

Requirements

• Must have current AMI or AMS Montessori Certification or in the process of completing the Certification.
• Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Early Childhood Education; or a Bachelor Degree in a related field with experience teaching pre‑school age children.
• 2-5 years of teaching experience with ages 0-3.
• At least one year Lead teaching experience.
• Experience and commitment to working with children and families of diverse populations with professional sensitivity.
• Must have oral and written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to work the hours of the position based on the organization’s needs.
• Must have reliable transportation to complete annual home visits.
• Must have current Infant/Child CPR, First Aid, Universal Precautions or be obtained within first 90 days.
• Must successfully complete a pre‑employment background check and physical.

Desired Qualifications/Skills/License/Certification

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education
• Experience working with children in a Montessori setting
• Experience working in an Early Head Start or Head Start setting
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

About Family Star

For over 35 years, Family Star Montessori’s two Denver locations have been transforming early childhood education by uniquely combining Montessori philosophy with Early Head Start/Head Start programing.

We believe in creating inclusive and nurturing spaces to every child, which is essential in preparation for a successful future and of a lifetime of learning.

Family Star supports the individual needs of each child and empowers them to achieve their human potential, resulting in students who grow up to be more confident, enthusiastic, and self‑directed learners – accountable to both themselves and their community who think critically, work collaboratively, and act boldly and with integrity.