Montessori teacher

Job Overview Dani Academy is seeking a passionate, dedicated, and certified Montessori Lead Teacher to join our early childhood education team. In this role, you will create a nurturing, engaging, and academically enriching classroom environment that aligns beautifully with authentic Montessori principles. The ideal candidate will have a deep love for early childhood development, strong classroom management skills, and a commitment to fostering independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning in every child.

Key ResponsibilitiesClassroom Management & Instruction Montessori Implementation:

Plan, prepare, and deliver authentic Montessori lessons tailored to the individual developmental needs and pace of each child.

Prepared Environment:

Maintain a clean, orderly, beautiful, and stimulating classroom environment with complete, age-appropriate Montessori materials.

Observation & Record Keeping:

Carefully observe, track, and document each child's progress, interests, and developmental milestones to guide their individual learning path.

Safety & Supervision:

Ensure a safe, peaceful, and respectful classroom culture, maintaining strict supervision and adherence to childcare licensing safety ratios at all times.

Family & Community Engagement Parent Communication:

Maintain open, positive, and professional communication with families through daily updates, newsletters, and progress reports.

Parent-Teacher Conferences:

Conduct regular conferences to discuss child development, milestones, and how parents can support Montessori principles at home.

Collaboration & Professionalism Team Leadership:

Guide and mentor classroom assistants, fostering a collaborative, positive, and cohesive classroom team.

School Culture:

Participate actively in staff meetings, school community events, and continuous professional development workshops.

Skills & QualificationsRequired Experience & Education Montessori Certification:

An authentic Montessori teaching credential from an accredited body (e.g., AMS, AMI, MACTE) is required.

Educational Background:

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of 1-2 years of experience leading a classroom in a licensed childcare center or Montessori environment.

Key Competencies Deep Pedagogy Knowledge:

Thorough understanding of Montessori philosophy, material sequencing, and child development stages.

Classroom Management:

Ability to maintain a calm, peaceful, and productive classroom dynamic through positive guidance techniques.

Communication Skills:

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for building trust with parents and collaborating effectively with colleagues.

Patience & Adaptability:

A warm, patient demeanor with the flexibility to adapt to the unique behavioral and learning needs of young children.

Pay:

$13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off

Work Location:

In person