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Lead Montessori Teacher / Guide (AMS / AMI Certified) Rainbow Montessori Preschool Inc. Rancho Cucamonga, CA Job Details Full-time $22 - $25 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Paid holidays Employee discount Qualifications CPR Certification Montessori Certification First Aid Certification Working with students Montessori teaching method Montessori Early Childhood Education Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description About Rainbow Montessori Preschool Rainbow Montessori Preschool is an AMS-verified boutique micro-school sanctuary dedicated to true pedagogical integrity, academic rigor, and character development. We maintain small class sizes (maximum 12-18 children) to ensure a peaceful, highly individualized, and deeply nurturing learning environment. We are seeking a passionate, authentic, and initiative-driven Lead Montessori Teacher who honors the child, deeply respects the prepared environment, and takes pride in implementing the true Montessori methodology without compromises.

Key Responsibilities Classroom & Pedagogical Leadership:

Plan, present, and sequence individual and small-group Montessori lessons (Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, and Cultural Studies).

Observation & Tracking:

Maintain accurate observation logs and developmental records to guide each child's unique learning journey.

Prepared Environment:

Oversee the care, organization, and rotation of high-quality Montessori materials, ensuring a serene, order-driven classroom sanctuary.

Parent Communication:

Build warm, professional, and transparent relationships with families through regular updates and conferences.

Culture & Initiative:

Model grace, courtesy, independence, and enthusiasm, taking proactive initiative to elevate classroom standards. Non-Negotiable Qualifications Montessori Certification (AMS, AMI, or MACTE-accredited): Must possess a verified Early Childhood / Primary credential (Non-Negotiable) .

ECE Units:

Minimum required Early Childhood Education units per state licensing guidelines (transcripts required upon interview request).

Professional Alignment:

High intellectual caliber, warmth, and a deep dedication to the authentic Montessori philosophy.

Reliability & Initiative:

Exceptional punctuality, clear communication, and a self-driven, professional mindset.

Clearances:

Current CPR/First Aid certification, immunization compliance, and live scan background clearance (or ability to obtain before start date). Why Join Us?

Low Student-to-Teacher Ratios:

Work in a true sanctuary setting with a intimate cohort of students.

Competitive Compensation:

Top-tier hourly pay reflecting your credentials and dedication ($22-$25/hr).

Supportive Environment:

Strong operational support so you can focus fully on teaching and guiding children.

Culture of Respect:

A school culture that treats early childhood education as a profound profession, not babysitting. To Apply Please submit your resume along with a copy or confirmation of your

AMS/AMI/MACTE

Montessori Certification . Applications without verified Montessori credentials will not be reviewed. We offer Paid Holiday and discretionary bonuses. Thank you for your interest.

Pay:

$22.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 30.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount

Work Location:

In person