Montessori Spanish Primary Lead Teacher

LePort Montessori; Del Mar (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition discount for your child(ren)

Professional growth and development

Job summary

LePort Montessori in Del Mar, California is hiring a full-time Primary Lead Teacher to lead our Spanish Immersion classroom. You will prepare the learning environment, guide students, and support language development and SEL in a peaceful, prepared setting.

The ideal candidate has a Montessori Certificate, is bilingual in Spanish, and can communicate respectfully with families. Must be 18+, have a high school diploma, pass a background check, and demonstrate prior teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Montessori Certificate required.
• Bilingual Spanish essential.
• Clear criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the learning environment for daily activities.
• Guide students according to individual needs in a Spanish Immersion setting.
• Facilitate smooth transitions throughout the day.
• Communicate with families in a respectful and kind manner.
• Support language development, social-emotional learning and executive functioning skills.
• Ensure the classroom is nurturing and engaging for early learners.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Communication with families

Education

Montessori Certificate

High School Diploma

Job description

LePort Montessori provides students and families with an authentic Montessori educational experience facilitated by passionate Montessori educators who guide students in meaningful work within a beautifully prepared environment. We cultivate an atmosphere of joyful learning and continuous growth for both our students and teachers, offering opportunities to grow professionally within a supportive community.

We are more than a school—we are a community. Our goal is to uplift each other, work together, and implement the educational philosophy pioneered by Maria Montessori over 100 years ago. We believe in a holistic approach to Montessori education, combining academics, practical life, sensorial experiences, and mixed-age groups. Our culture is one of care, grace, courtesy and respect.

About the Position

Are you passionate about early childhood education and eager to make a difference in the lives of young children? We are seeking a full-time Primary Lead Teacher to lead our Spanish Immersion classroom. You will be part of a supportive and caring team, working together to ensure a stimulating, nurturing, and peaceful prepared environment. This includes:

• Preparing the learning environment
• Guiding students according to their individual needs
• Facilitating smooth transitions throughout the day
• Communicating in ways that are respectful and kind to all
• Supporting language development, social and emotional learning, and executive functioning skills
• Ensuring every young learner is in the most stimulating and positive learning environment possible

What We Offer

We offer a supportive community that encourages professional growth, with a salary of $28- $30 per hour.. You’ll also enjoy:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition discount for your child(ren)
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A culture of care and positivity

About You

We are looking for someone who is excited to work with young children, positive, good at communicating with both fellow teachers and parents, and ready to share their own love of learning and development. You must be:

• At least 18 years of age
• Minimum high school diploma
• Montessori Certificate required
• Bilingual (Spanish) required
• Must successfully clear criminal background check
• Previous teaching experience
• Compliance with all state education and licensing standards and maintains validation of credentials for the position

Do you have other talents like crafting, cooking, gardening, or music? We would love to see them in action in our classrooms, share them with us!