Toddler Teacher

Brazos Learning Montessori School; Richwood (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Brazos Learning Montessori School in Richwood, Texas, seeks an experienced Toddler Montessori Guide for children 18 months to 3 years, to nurture language, movement, independence and social skills within a peaceful Montessori environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of professional childcare, Montessori or related training, and demonstrates dependable, patient, and collaborative teaching with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of verifiable professional childcare or early childhood education experience.
• Professional experience with children 18 months to 3 years old strongly preferred.
• Must meet Texas Child Care Regulation background check and employment requirements.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it within the required timeframe.
• CDA, Early Childhood Education coursework, Montessori credential/training, or related education preferred.
• Montessori experience strongly preferred; however, candidates willing to learn and receive training will be considered.
• Understanding of developmentally appropriate expectations and guidance for children under three.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a calm, safe, organized, and intentionally prepared Montessori environment.
• Provide attentive and developmentally appropriate care and guidance for toddlers.
• Present Montessori and Montessori-inspired activities supporting Practical Life, Sensorial exploration, language, movement, concentration, coordination, and independence.
• Encourage independence with dressing, eating, handwashing, cleaning, carrying and restoring materials, and caring for the classroom.
• Support toilet learning with patience, consistency, and respect.
• Model and teach Grace & Courtesy, appropriate classroom boundaries, and beginning conflict-resolution skills.
• Support language development through conversation, vocabulary, songs, stories, and modeling.
• Respond appropriately to toddler behaviors such as biting, hitting, pushing, throwing, and tantrums through prevention, redirection, and consistent guidance.
• Maintain active supervision and remain engaged with children throughout the day.
• Observe and document children's development, routines, classroom activities, and incidents as required.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, beautiful, and developmentally appropriate classroom.
• Communicate professionally with families, coworkers, and administration.
• Follow Texas childcare licensing requirements and all school health, safety, training, and professional standards.

Skills

Dependability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Professional communication

Observant

Calm demeanor

Receptive to coaching

Growth mindset

Education

Montessori credential

ECE coursework

CDA

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Flexible schedule

Brazos Learning Montessori School is seeking an experienced, dependable, and nurturing Toddler Montessori Guide to work with children 18 months to 3 years of age.

We are looking for an early childhood professional who understands that the toddler years are a critical period for developing language, movement, independence, self-regulation, social skills, and confidence. The ideal candidate can guide young children with patience, consistency, respect, and clear expectations while maintaining a peaceful Montessori environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a calm, safe, organized, and intentionally prepared Montessori environment.
• Provide attentive and developmentally appropriate care and guidance for toddlers.
• Present Montessori and Montessori-inspired activities supporting Practical Life, Sensorial exploration, language, movement, concentration, coordination, and independence.
• Encourage independence with dressing, eating, handwashing, cleaning, carrying and restoring materials, and caring for the classroom.
• Support toilet learning with patience, consistency, and respect.
• Model and teach Grace & Courtesy, appropriate classroom boundaries, and beginning conflict-resolution skills.
• Support language development through conversation, vocabulary, songs, stories, and modeling.
• Respond appropriately to toddler behaviors such as biting, hitting, pushing, throwing, and tantrums through prevention, redirection, and consistent guidance.
• Maintain active supervision and remain engaged with children throughout the day.
• Observe and document children's development, routines, classroom activities, and incidents as required.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, beautiful, and developmentally appropriate classroom.
• Communicate professionally with families, coworkers, and administration.
• Follow Texas childcare licensing requirements and all school health, safety, training, and professional standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of verifiable professional childcare or early childhood education experience.
• Professional experience with children 18 months to 3 years old strongly preferred.
• Must meet Texas Child Care Regulation background check and employment requirements.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it within the required timeframe.
• CDA, Early Childhood Education coursework, Montessori credential/training, or related education preferred.
• Montessori experience strongly preferred; however, candidates willing to learn, receive training and feedback, and consistently implement Montessori practices will be considered.
• Understanding of developmentally appropriate expectations and guidance for children under three.

Professional Expectations

Because toddlers depend heavily on predictable routines and familiar adults, dependability, attendance, punctuality, and consistency are essential.

Candidates should demonstrate patience, emotional maturity, strong classroom awareness, initiative, teamwork, professional communication, and the ability to remain calm during challenging behaviors.

Guides must be receptive to coaching and continued professional development, maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality, and follow school policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands-on position requiring sitting and working on the floor, standing, bending, kneeling, lifting and carrying children, assisting with toileting and self-care, cleaning and sanitizing, and supervising children indoors and outdoors.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who understands that the toddler years are an extraordinary period when children begin discovering, “I can do it myself.”

The right Guide knows how to encourage independence while providing appropriate choices, clear limits, consistent routines, and respectful guidance.

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who views early childhood education as a profession and responsibility—someone who is kind with children, respectful with adults, dependable with their team, receptive to growth, and committed to maintaining a peaceful and professional classroom.

About BLMS

Brazos Learning Montessori School is an early childhood community in Richwood, Texas committed to fostering independence, curiosity, confidence, respect, and a lifelong love of learning.

We value educators who are calm, consistent, observant, dependable, collaborative, and genuinely invested in children's development.