Lead Toddler/Primary Montessori Certified - \$1,000 Hiring Bonus!

About the position

Come join us at The Baltimore Montessori - Locust Point as a Lead Toddler/Primary Montessori Teacher! The shift is 9 am - 6 pm. At The Baltimore Montessori, our educators brighten children's lives every day while creating a bright future for themselves. We offer a supportive environment for our teachers and empower them with the resources they need to create a positive learning environment for our students. We also help our employees build great careers. With our education incentives and career development programs, we invest in our educators to ensure that they thrive. As a Lead Montessori Teacher, you will develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum following the Montessori pedagogy, plan engaging activities to promote cognitive, social, and emotional development, and assess and documenting your student's progress.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum following the Montessori pedagogyPlan engaging activities to promote cognitive, social, and emotional developmentAssess and document your student's progressHelp lead innovative learning activities that promote children's development and growthEnsure the safety and well-being of children at all timesMonitor children's progress and developmentCreate a harmonious environment where children and fellow teachers enjoy coming to each dayRequirements

High School Diploma or GEDMontessori Teacher Certification Required1 year prior experience working in a certified child development center90 clock hours or equivalent of approved early childhood coursework - MSDE certificationStrong communication skills, including the ability to interact with parents and other staff members is required.The ability to be patient, collaborative, creative, and passionate about Early Childhood education is essential for this role.Nice-to-haves

Bachelors or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Development / CDA Certified preferred.Montessori credentials preferred; a willingness to learn and follow the Montessori philosophy is required.Benefits

Competitive pay and benefitsChildcare tuition discounts based on individual school availabilityCareer development programsOpportunities for advancementSupportive work environmentRelocation options at our 100+ schools nationwide\$1,000 Hiring Bonus