Lead Toddler Classroom Guide

What We Are Looking For

SALARY RANGE: $22.00-$28.00/hour; based on experience

Busy Hands Montessori is a Montessori Toddler and Primary School founded in 2016. We have steadily grown during our first seven years to a current student body of 38 Toddler students in four classrooms and 40 Primary students in two classrooms. We have an experienced and talented teaching staff and an administration that is committed to furthering the mission of our school and promoting peace in education through authentic Montessori teachings.

About the Position of Guide

Busy Hands Montessori is seeking an experienced Montessori Toddler Guide to contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and diverse school culture. This educator shares in our mission, vision and values and upholds children’s education as a priority in our community. We are looking for an educator to lead a Toddler classroom with an established community of 10-12 children ages 18 months to 3 years.

Key Functions And Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading and managing a Montessori Toddler Classroom
• Support Montessori teaching pedagogy and apply professional knowledge of child development principles to interpret Montessori pedagogy in a manner that assures development and growth
• Provides Assistants and others in the classroom observations, offering feedback and supporting goals
• Ensure a high fidelity Montessori Toddler Classroom
• Manage communications with parents including emails, conference communications, and other necessary communication
• Enjoys collaborating and working with other Montessori educators in a creative and exciting way
• Acts as a collaborative colleague with respect, compassion, stewardship, integrity and striving for excellence in Montessori education

Required Qualifications

• AMS, AMI, or MACTE-credentialed 0-3 (Assistants to Infancy) Montessori Certification
• Bachelor’s Degree in any subject
• Successful experience working with parents and families in a school setting
• Successfully pass ELD criminal background check
• 2 years minimum of successful lead teaching in a Montessori Toddler Classroom

Preferred Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

• Considers themselves to be a “crafty” individual - someone who enjoys making materials and can contribute to our talented staff
• Can appreciate a collective, collaborative, respectful work environment and who goes through their day with a sense of humor
• Is reliable in their attendance and brings their best self to work

General Information & Benefits

• Work hours of 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, M-F
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid holidays and school breaks
• Retirement Plan with matching contribution
• Sick pay and PTO

Additional Requirements

• Enrollment in the Central Background Registry is required for this position
• Must have “Intro to Child Health and Safety”, “Prevention is Better than Treatment”, “Safe
• Sleep”, CPR First Aid and “Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect” within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends when needed.

Applications reviewed on rolling basis until closing date.

Busy Hands Montessori is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.