Lead Toddler Guide & Parent Educator

MI ESCUELA MONTESSORI INC

Lakeland, FL Job Details Full-time 8 hours ago Qualifications Foreign language proficiency

Training Child Development Associate Certification Full Job Description Toddler Aftercare/Substitute Location:

Mi Escuela Montessori |

Polk County, FL Language Environment:

100% Spanish Immersion (Classroom) / Bilingual (Parent Education)

The Opportunity:

Building the Foundation from Birth Nuestra Misión: Sembrando Semillas desde el Nacimiento Mi Escuela Montessori is a dual-language charter school, a Spanish immersion center, and a MACTE-accredited training hub. As we move into our brand-new facility, we are expanding our mission to support families from the very beginning. Estamos buscando un/a "Changemaker" —a Spanish Immersion Lead Toddler Guide who is not only a master of the classroom but also a passionate Parent Educator . In addition to leading our 12-36 month immersion environment, you will help lead workshops for parents of newborns. We need a visionary who can communicate the beauty of Montessori in both languages to ensure every family feels empowered and included. Key Responsibilities | Responsabilidades Clave 1. Liderazgo Bilingüe y Educación para Padres Inmersión

Total:

Ser el modelo lingüístico de español al 100% dentro del salón de clases (12-36 meses).

Parent Training:

Facilitate workshops and "Parent & Child" classes in English and Spanish , building a bridge between the home and the Montessori environment.

Community Advocacy:

Act as a Child Development Specialist, helping families navigate milestones, bilingualism, and the "Prepared Environment." 2.

Montessori Fidelity & Respectful Care El Ambiente Preparado:

Maintain a high-fidelity space that serves as a model for our MACTE-accredited training cohorts. Aprendizaje del Baño: Lead the "Toilet Learning" process with a respectful, independence-based approach that honors the child's dignity. Inclusión: Adapt the environment for neurodivergent and multilingual learners using positive discipline. 3. Regulatory & School Readiness Compliance Estándares de

DCF:

Ensure the classroom meets all Florida DCF health and safety regulations.

Documentation:

Monitor and record developmental benchmarks required for the School Readiness program. Qualifications |

Requisitos Required:

Spanish Language Mastery:

Native or near-native proficiency (100% immersion).

English Communication:

Ability to lead parent education classes and write professional reports in English.

DCF Training:

Completion of the 45-hour DCF Introductory Childcare Training (or the ability to complete it before the first day of school).

Staff Credential:

A valid National CDA, Florida Staff Credential (FCCPC)

Preferred:

Experience in Parent Education or hosting community workshops. 2+ years of experience working with the 12-36 month age group. MACTE-accredited Montessori Infant-Toddler Credential. A vibrant, welcoming personality with a "chispa" for community building.