About the Role Columbia Crest Montessori is hiring Infant / Toddler Lead Teachers to join our Kenmore or Lake Stevens campuses for the current school year. We are seeking an inspiring, dedicated early childhood educator to lead our Infant/Toddler classroom (ages 6 weeks to 3 years). We welcome applicants with backgrounds in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or early childhood teaching. The ideal candidate has a profound understanding of early brain development, excellent classroom management skills, and a warm, encouraging communication style. In this role, you will foster independence, confidence, and a peaceful, structured environment tailored to early developmental milestones.

Key Responsibilities Classroom Leadership:

Prepare and maintain a safe, clean, orderly, and developmentally appropriate environment designed for infants and toddlers.

Curriculum & Care:

Implement engaging early learning activities, support toilet training and self-care skills, track each child's developmental milestones, and adapt to individual sleeping and eating schedules.

Community & Culture:

Cultivate a peaceful, respectful classroom community through positive guidance, gentle routines, and nurturing emotional support.

Parent Partnership:

Build strong, collaborative relationships with families through regular daily updates, progress notes, parent-teacher conferences, and school community events.

Team Collaboration:

Supervise, mentor, and work collaboratively with classroom assistants to maintain a calm, supportive, and seamless daily routine.

Professional Growth:

Actively participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities to stay current on early learning best practices.

Qualifications & Experience Education:

Degree, credential, or college coursework in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development, or a related field (such as an Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or Child Development Associate / CDA).

Experience:

Prior experience working with infants or toddlers in a licensed child care center, preschool, or early learning environment.

Skills:

Deep patience, strong observational skills, excellent communication, and a gentle, nurturing presence.

Requirements:

Ability to pass a Washington State MERIT comprehensive background check and meet all DCYF early learning regulatory requirements (portable background check, negative TB test, CPR/First Aid certification, and initial MERIT training requirements).

What We Offer Competitive Compensation:

Commensurate with education, early childhood experience, and credentials.

Prepared Environments:

Fully equipped, beautiful classrooms with high-quality educational materials and resources.

Administrative Support:

A collaborative, supportive leadership team dedicated to your professional success and classroom balance.

Paid Time Off:

Paid holidays, winter breaks, and sick leave.

Pay:

$21.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement

Work Location:

In person