Lead Teacher

BrightPath Kids Inc; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous child care discount

401(k) with company match

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Health, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Learn And Play Montessori School in Irvington seeks dedicated teachers to nurture children in a Montessori+STEM program. You will create a warm, engaging classroom where play supports social, physical, verbal and cognitive growth.

Responsibilities include partnering with families and staff to align on enrollment goals, and maintaining strong relationships with licensing authorities and community partners. This full-time role emphasizes supportive teamwork and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 12 core ECE Units & Infant/toddler course completed.
• Child Care Developmental Associate (CDA) Credential required.
• Willingness to change diapers.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain organized.
• Ability to work within regular operating hours.
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn and play.
• Partner with parents to provide the best care and education for their children.
• Support your success by partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve enrollment, accreditation, growth and engagement.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners.
• Implement Learn And Play Montessori School Montessori + STEM curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Working hours alignment

Education

12 core ECE units & infant/toddler course

CDA credential

Job description

Location: Irvington

Job Type: Full-Time

At Learn And Play Montessori Schools,we are bringing heart back into education. We are building a connected community of thriving, high-performing schools where people are at the center of our organization. Learn And Play Montessori aims to be one of the best Montessori schools in the greater San Francisco Bay Area.

What will you be doing?

At Learn And Play Montessori School our teachers bring warmth, patience, and understanding to the classroom every day. We focus on encouraging children to learn, play, and grow. Our Montessori + STEM™ based curriculum promotes social, physical, verbal, and cognitive development, inspiring children to become lifelong learners. Our teachers are committed to making their school successful and know that creating meaningful relationships with children, families, and their team plays a crucial role in that success. Responsibilities include:

• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn and play
• Partner with parents to provide the best care and education for their children
• Support your success by partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, growth and engagement
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners
• Implement Learn And Play Montessori School Montessori + STEM™ curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child

Top Reasons to join Learn And Play Montessori School:

• We offer a generous child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
• All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match – this is free money!
• We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
• Full-time staff are offered paid time off and paid holidays.
• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance.

Requirements:

• 12 core ECE Units & Infant/toddler course completed
• Child Care Developmental Associate (CDA) Credential
• Willingness to change diapers
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to multitask and remain organized
• Ability to work within regular operating hours
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment

If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you!