Montessori Teacher | Flexible FT/PT/Internship

Meipn; Maple Valley (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Montessori training support

Job summary

Happy Hearts Montessori School in Maple Valley, WA is hiring Montessori teachers for full-time, part-time, and internship roles. We seek caring, dependable educators to foster independence, confidence, and a love of learning in preschool children.

Montessori training is preferred for Lead Teachers, with opportunities to grow within a collaborative, warm community. Responsibilities include presenting lessons, guiding routines, and maintaining a nurturing classroom.

Qualifications

• Experience working with preschool-age children preferred.
• Montessori classroom experience or training is a plus.
• Montessori certification (AMI, AMS, MACTE-accredited, or equivalent) preferred for Lead Teacher candidates
• Lead Teacher candidates should have strong classroom leadership skills
• Warm, patient, dependable, and professional
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to create positive and respectful relationships with young children
• Must meet or be willing to complete Washington State childcare licensing requirements

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, nurturing, safe, and respectful classroom environment
• Guide and support children throughout the daily classroom routine
• Encourage independence, responsibility, curiosity, and respect for others
• Present Montessori lessons and activities based on training and experience
• Observe children and support their individual developmental needs
• Use positive guidance and age-appropriate classroom management strategies
• Support children's social-emotional development and conflict-resolution skills
• Prepare and maintain an organized, inviting, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment
• Assist with lesson planning, classroom activities, and preparation of materials
• Maintain appropriate classroom records and documentation
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with parents and families
• Work collaboratively with teachers, assistants, aides, and school administration
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment
• Follow school policies and Washington State childcare licensing requirements
• Lead Teacher candidates may also supervise and provide guidance to classroom assistants and aides

Skills

Montessori experience

Teamwork

Communication

Patience

Classroom management

Education

Montessori certification

Job description

Happy Hearts Montessori School in Maple Valley, WA is hiring Montessori teachers for full-time, part-time, and internship roles. We seek caring, dependable educators to foster independence, confidence, and a love of learning in preschool children.

Montessori training is preferred for Lead Teachers, with opportunities to grow within a collaborative, warm community. Responsibilities include presenting lessons, guiding routines, and maintaining a nurturing classroom.