Lead Toddler Teacher

DovetailED Talent Sourcing; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Harborlight Montessori in Beverly, MA invites applications for a Lead Toddler (18 months - 3 years) Teacher to join our Infant/Toddler program. The ideal candidate holds a Montessori Infant/Toddler credential from an AMI, AMS, or MACTE-accredited program and a Bachelor's degree or higher; MA EEC Teacher certification is strongly preferred.

The role emphasizes a calm, developmentally responsive environment and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• AMI/AMS/MACTE Infant/Toddler credential required or strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred for Lead Toddler position.
• Massachusetts EEC Teacher certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Infant/Toddler program in a calm, nurturing Montessori environment.
• Support independence, language development, movement, and social-emotional growth.

Skills

Montessori teaching

Child development

Education

AMI/AMS/MACTE Infant/Toddler credential

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Massachusetts EEC Teacher certification

Job description

Harborlight Montessori is an independent day school enrolling approximately 265 students from infant through grade eight. The Infant/Toddler Program serves approx 42 students, with a maximum of 9 toddlers per classroom. Serving Beverly and surrounding communities since 1973, Harborlight is a leader in Montessori education and serves as the lab school for Montessori Institute–New England, a Montessori teacher education program. Harborlight is accredited by the American Montessori Society and the Association of Independent Schools in New England.

Harborlight welcomes candidates who will add to the diversity of our school community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging in their teaching and learning. We encourage applications from communities that are historically underrepresented in independent schools. Harborlight believes that everyone is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national or cultural origin, sexual orientation, family style, political belief, military or veteran status, disability, or other characteristics protected under federal or Massachusetts law. Harborlight makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. The school’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation and benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Position Summary

Harborlight Montessori is seeking a thoughtful, experienced, and compassionate Lead Toddler (18months - 3 years old) Teacher to join our Infant/Toddler program. The Lead Toddler Teacher plays a central role in creating and sustaining a calm, nurturing, and developmentally responsive Montessori environment that supports independence, language development, movement, and social-emotional growth during this critical stage of early childhood. The ideal candidate brings a deep respect for young children, a strong grounding in Montessori philosophy, and a collaborative spirit.

Priority will be given to candidates with the following qualifications

• Montessori Infant/Toddler credential from an AMI, AMS, or MACTE-accredited program
• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree preferred
• Massachusetts EEC Teacher certification is strongly preferred