Toddler Lead Teacher - Villa Montessori

VILLA MONTESSORI; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

401(k) match

Professional development

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Villa Montessori in Columbus, OH is seeking a dedicated Montessori Toddler Teacher to guide children ages 16 months through 6 years in a genuine Montessori environment. You will collaborate with families to support independence, confidence, and community, while ensuring safety and individualized attention.

Responsibilities include small group work, maintaining materials, and clear communication with parents. The role offers competitive hourly pay and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Montessori certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in ECE or related field.
• 1 year of experience in a licensed child care facility preferred.
• Strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and supervision of children ages 16 months to 6 years.
• Foster an environment for development at each child’s own pace.
• Work with individual and small groups of children.
• Build rapport with children and guide self-directed activities.
• Maintain open communication with parents and answer questions.
• Care for and maintain classroom, teaching materials and equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Regular hours

State childcare criteria

Education

Montessori Teacher Certification (AMS/AMI/NAMC)

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Center: Polaris

Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time

Pay: $17-20.50 / hour

No evenings or weekends!

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team atVilla Montessori! As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including achildcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join Villa Montessori!

What will you be doing?

As aMontessori Toddler Teacher, you will work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide an authentic Montessori experience by following each child as they grow and develop independence, confidence and a strong sense of community. Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 16 months – 6 years.
• Fostering an environment that will allow children to develop at their own pace.
• Work with individual and small groups of children.
• Create a rapport with the children and be responsive to their needs, guiding them through self-directed activities.
• Maintain open lines of communication with parents to answer questions.
• Responsible for the care and maintenance of the classroom, teaching materials and equipment.

Top Reasons to join Villa Montessori

• We offer a generous child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
• All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match – this is free money!
• We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
• Full-time staff are offered paid time off and paid holidays.
• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance.

Requirements

• Montessori Teacher Certification (AMS, AMI, NAMC, etc.) required
• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• 1 year of experience in a licensed child care facility preferred
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to multitask and remain organized
• Ability to work within regular operating hours
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment
• At least 18 years of age