Lead Toddler Guide & Parent Educator

Mi Escuela Montessori; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mi Escuela Montessori in Polk County, Florida, invites a Spanish Immersion Lead Toddler Guide who also serves as Parent Educator. You will model 100% Spanish in the classroom for 12–36 month olds and help lead bilingual parent workshops, bridging home and Montessori education.

This role emphasizes Montessori fidelity, inclusive practice for neurodiverse learners, and compliance with Florida DCF standards. Strong communication in English for reports and parent classes is required; DCF 45-hour

Qualifications

• Spanish language mastery with 100% immersion in classroom.
• Ability to lead parent education classes in English.
• Completion of 45-hour DCF Introductory Childcare Training.
• Valid National CDA or Florida Staff Credential (FCCPC).

Responsibilities

• Lead bilingual toddler classroom (12–36 months) with Montessori methods.
• Facilitate parent-child workshops in English and Spanish.
• Ensure Florida DCF health and safety regulations compliance.
• Document developmental benchmarks for School Readiness.

Skills

Bilingual communication

Parent education

Education

Florida Staff Credential (FCCPC)

National CDA

DCF 45-hour Training

Job description

Lead Toddler Guide & Parent Educator | Guía de Comunidad Infantil

Location:Mi Escuela Montessori | Polk County, FL

Language Environment:100% Spanish Immersion (Classroom) / Bilingual (Parent Education)

The Opportunity: Building the Foundation from Birth

Nuestra Misión: Sembrando Semillas desde el NacimientoMi Escuela Montessori is a dual-language charter school, a Spanish immersion center, and a MACTE-accredited training hub. As we move into our brand-new facility, we are expanding our mission to support families from the very beginning.

Estamos buscando un/a"Changemaker"—a Spanish Immersion Lead Toddler Guide who is not only a master of the classroom but also a passionateParent Educator. In addition to leading our 12–36 month immersion environment, you will help lead workshops for parents of newborns. We need a visionary who can communicate the beauty of Montessori in both languages to ensure every family feels empowered and included.

Key Responsibilities | Responsabilidades Clave

1. Liderazgo Bilingüe y Educación para Padres

• Inmersión Total:Ser el modelo lingüístico de español al 100% dentro del salón de clases (12–36 meses).
• Parent Training:Facilitate workshops and "Parent & Child" classes inEnglish and Spanish, building a bridge between the home and the Montessori environment.
• Community Advocacy:Act as a Child Development Specialist, helping families navigate milestones, bilingualism, and the "Prepared Environment."

2. Montessori Fidelity & Respectful Care

• El Ambiente Preparado:Maintain a high-fidelity space that serves as a model for our MACTE-accredited training cohorts.
• Aprendizaje del Baño:Lead the "Toilet Learning" process with a respectful, independence-based approach that honors the child’s dignity.
• Inclusión:Adapt the environment for neurodivergent and multilingual learners using positive discipline.

3. Regulatory & School Readiness Compliance

• Estándares de DCF:Ensure the classroom meets all Florida DCF health and safety regulations.
• Documentation:Monitor and record developmental benchmarks required for the School Readiness program.

Qualifications | Requisitos

Required:

• Spanish Language Mastery:Native or near-native proficiency (100% immersion).
• English Communication:Ability to lead parent education classes and write professional reports in English.
• DCF Training:Completion of the45-hour DCF Introductory Childcare Training(or the ability to complete it before the first day of school).
• Staff Credential:A valid National CDA, Florida Staff Credential (FCCPC)

Preferred:

• Experience inParent Educationor hosting community workshops.
• 2+ years of experience working with the 12–36 month age group.
• MACTE-accredited Montessori Infant-Toddler Credential.
• A vibrant, welcoming personality with a "chispa" for community building.