Preschool Teacher - Montessori School (Ages 2-4) Belleview Montessori School - Belleview, FL Belleview Montessori School is growing! As our enrollment continues to increase, we are excited to be opening a new classroom for children ages 2-4 and are looking for a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic full-time Preschool Teacher to join our team. This is a wonderful opportunity for an educator who enjoys working with young children and would like to become an important part of a growing Montessori school. The teacher will have the opportunity to help establish a new classroom, create a beautiful and welcoming learning environment, and build strong relationships with children and their families. We are looking for someone who is patient, nurturing, reliable, and genuinely enjoys helping young children develop independence, confidence, social skills, and a love of learning. Why Join Our Team? At Belleview Montessori School, we believe that a positive environment for children begins with teachers who feel respected, supported, and appreciated.

Benefits include:

Competitive hourly pay Paid sick leave Paid vacation time Paid federal holidays Paid winter break Paid spring break Paid school closures and emergency closures Monday-Friday schedule No evenings or weekends Supportive and family-oriented work environment Opportunities for professional growth and Montessori training Responsibilities Create a warm, safe, respectful, and engaging classroom environment for children ages 2-4 Help prepare and organize a new classroom for its students Guide children through daily routines and classroom transitions Support children's social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development Present age-appropriate Montessori and Montessori-inspired activities Encourage independence, concentration, responsibility, and respect for others Observe children's development and document their progress Communicate professionally and positively with families Maintain a clean, beautiful, organized, and prepared classroom environment Work collaboratively with other teachers and school administration Follow all school policies, licensing requirements, and health and safety procedures Qualifications Experience working with toddlers or preschool-aged children Genuine love for working with young children Patient, calm, dependable, and professional Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to establish positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers Ability to work independently while also being part of a team Florida DCF training requirements completed or willingness to complete all required training Montessori experience, training, or certification is a plus, but not required Willingness to learn Montessori philosophy and classroom practices We welcome applicants from traditional early childhood education backgrounds who are interested in learning more about the Montessori method. Schedule Full-time | Monday-Friday | No evenings or weekends Compensation $18.00-$22.00 per hour , based on education, experience, qualifications, and Montessori training. About Belleview Montessori School Belleview Montessori School is a growing Montessori preschool serving young children in the Belleview and Ocala community. Our goal is to provide a respectful, child-centered environment where children develop independence, confidence, responsibility, and a genuine joy of learning. We value strong relationships among children, families, and educators and strive to create a school community where teachers have the support and resources they need to do meaningful work. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an educator who would like to grow with our school and become an important part of our Montessori community. Learn more about

Belleview Montessori School:

https://www.belleviewmontessori.com/

Pay:

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off

Work Location:

In person