Montessori Lead Teacher

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

Job summary

A leading Montessori school in Irvine is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher to guide young learners. The ideal candidate will have experience in child care, a strong educational background, and a commitment to fostering a nurturing and engaging learning environment. Competitive compensation and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Health insurance - medical, dental, vision & FSA for full-time employees

Education support - tuition reimbursement & certification assistance

Financial benefits - 401K + company match

Child care discount available to all employees

Work-life balance - Monday to Friday schedule

Qualifications

• Experience in a licensed child care center, Montessori school, or related field.
• Previous lead teacher experience preferred.
• Must meet state education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Follow licensing guidelines to ensure daily care of every child.
• Observe, assess, and plan for children while communicating with families.
• Implement the Montessori curriculum.

Skills

Caring

Engaging

Learning

Inspiring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education (preferred)

Job description

Our Montessori school has been proudly serving our community for many years. With trained, dedicated educators (some with decades of experience), we provide an authentic Montessori experience in an early education setting. With mixed-age classrooms and carefully curated Montessori materials, we embrace the authentic Montessori Method, as we guide young learners toward the future, so they become innovative thinkers, good citizens, and able leaders.

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.

Your neighborhood Montessori school is supported by Montessori Unlimited, a nationwide network of authentic Montessori schools. As part of Learning Care Group—a community of inspired, bold, dedicated individuals—we invite you to be a difference maker. Here, you’ll find a dynamic environment and culture that is open, friendly, welcoming, and collaborative. Are you ready to make a strong, lasting, positive impact on children? Then join Montessori Unlimited, where we know our best asset is our people. We’ve made a commitment to ensure you feel valued, with a robust, comprehensive offering that exceeds expectations. That means competitive compensation, a targeted range of health and wellness benefits, and retirement planning, with our new 401k match. For us, it’s simple: Provide great rewards, keep employees engaged, and develop difference makers. We encourage your talent, recognize your potential, and support your growth, to be an inspiring, innovative force that prepares children for the future.

Learning Care Group is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.