Montessori Infant Lead Teacher

Nash Kids Inc; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Alexandria is hiring a Lead Infant Teacher to create and sustain a high-quality Montessori environment. Candidates should have experience with infants, strong organizational skills, and a passion for Montessori philosophies. This full-time role offers a salary based on experience, starting at $20 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience working with infants 6 weeks to 18 months.
• Ability to sustain an authentic Montessori environment.
• Skills in guiding children and stimulating their desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Create and sustain the highest quality educational environment.
• Encourage children to think creatively and solve problems independently.
• Communicate Montessori philosophies to parents and the community.

Skills

Montessori credential or experience

Warm, kind, respectful, and nurturing values

Great organization and communication skills

Passion for Montessori & Reggio Emilia philosophies

Job description

Now Hiring a Lead Infant Teacher!

Montessori Kids Universe Cameron Square in Alexandria is seeking a Montessori teacher for our new Infant classroom. If you have a passion for the Montessori & Reggio Emilia philosophies, and take pride in creating and sustaining the highest quality educational environment, this position is for you!

Salary based on experience and position, ranging from $20+ per hour.

The ideal candidate will possess:

Montessori credential or experience

Experience working with infants 6 weeks to 18 months

Warm, kind, respectful, and nurturing values

Great organization and communication skills

Passion for the Montessori & Reggio Emilia philosophies combined with excellence in communicating these philosophies to parents and other community members

Genuine warmth and love for guiding children (and their families!)

You will be responsible for sustaining an authentic Montessori environment. You will encourage the children to think creatively, to solve problems independently and respect themselves and others. The Montessori Method sparks imagination, assists children in making positive choices, and helps the students build self-esteem while they discover new things each day.

We are interested in teachers who are kind, thoughtful and strong at guiding children in self-motivated learning and helping stimulate their natural desire to learn.

Job Type: Full-time

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.