Lead Teacher

Little Panda Montessori School LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Panda Montessori School in the Woodinville/Bothell area seeks a warm, experienced Lead Teacher for a Montessori-based toddler classroom.

Plan daily activities, maintain a safe, engaging environment, monitor progress, and communicate milestones to families while collaborating with assistants and leadership.

Requires 4+ years with toddlers; Montessori training preferred; CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain; strong communication and reliability.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with toddlers in childcare or early education.
• Montessori training or certification preferred, but not required.
• Mandarin proficiency a plus, but not required.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Meets Washington State DCYF licensing requirements for lead teachers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead daily activities and lessons for toddlers in a Montessori-based classroom.
• Create a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Track and communicate each child's progress and milestones to families.
• Maintain classroom routines, cleanliness, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with assistant teachers and school leadership.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with children and parents.

Skills

Montessori experience

Communication skills

Plan & lead activities

Safety & supervision

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Teacher — Little Panda Montessori SchoolBothell, WA

Little Panda Montessori School is looking for a warm, experienced Lead Teacher to join our team. We provide a nurturing, Montessori-inspired environment for young children, and we're looking for someone who shares our passion for early childhood development.

Responsibilities

Plan and lead daily activities and lessons for toddlers in a Montessori-based classroomCreate a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environmentTrack and communicate each child's progress and milestones to familiesMaintain classroom routines, cleanliness, and safety standardsCollaborate with assistant teachers and school leadershipBuild strong, trusting relationships with children and parents

Qualifications

4+ years of experience working with toddlers in a childcare or early education settingMontessori training or certification preferred, but not requiredMandarin proficiency a plus, but not requiredCPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)Meets Washington State DCYF licensing requirements for lead teachersPatient, nurturing, and reliable, with strong communication skills

Details

Location: Woodinville Bothell areaPosition type: Full-timeCompensation: 25 to 30 based on experienceStart date: TBD