Montessori Lead Teacher

Learning Care Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Care Group is looking for a passionate Lead Teacher to join their team in Irvine. You'll play a vital role in a child's growth by ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment while implementing the Montessori curriculum. Competitive pay and ample benefits are offered, making this a rewarding career option.

Benefits

Health Insurance – Medical, dental, vision & FSA for full-time employees

Education Support – Tuition reimbursement & certification assistance

Financial Benefits – 401K + company match, life & disability insurance

Child Care Discount – Available to all employees

Work-Life Balance – Monday–Friday schedule

Qualifications

• Experience in a licensed child care center or Montessori school preferred.
• Completed a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Met state requirements for education.

Responsibilities

• Follow all licensing guidelines and ensure daily care of every child.
• Develop observations and assessments for children and communicate with families.
• Implement the Montessori curriculum and facilitate engaging learning experiences.

Skills

Caring

Engaging

Learning

Inspiring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education

Job description

Leading a classroom takes a special kind of skill.

As a Lead Teacher, you are:

• Caring! Follow all licensing guidelines, school, and company standards to ensure the daily care of every child.
• Engaging! Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan for children, as well as effectively communicate with families.
• Learning! Complete ongoing professional development on Montessori pedagogy and early childhood development topics.
• Inspiring! Implementthe Montessori curriculum (with assistance of the Director, a School Education Manager, Team Lead, or faculty mentor)and facilitate engaging interactive learning experiences.

Wewant joyful, dependable, passionate individualswhoare at least 18 andhave:

• Experience in a licensedchild carecenter, Montessori school, or related field; previous lead teacher experience preferred.
• Completed a high school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree and coursework in early childhood education preferred.
• Met state requirements for education; additional school requirements may apply.

Compensation & Benefits
Competitive pay based on position, education, and experience, with bi-weekly & daily pay options:
• Assistant Teacher/Teacher: $17.00–$18.00/hour
• Lead Teacher: $18.00–$22.00/hour
Employee Perks:
• Health Insurance – Medical, dental, vision & FSA for full-time employees; limited medical for part-time workers
• Education Support – Tuition reimbursement & certification assistance
• Financial Benefits – 401K + company match, life & disability insurance
• Child Care Discount – Available to all employees
• Work-Life Balance – Monday–Friday schedule
• Accepting applications ongoing
We’re always accepting applications – start a rewarding career with real benefits! Apply today.