Montessori Lead Teacher
Learning Care Group
Location
Irvine, California
Quick overview
As a Lead Teacher, you will be responsible for leading a classroom, ensuring the daily care of children by following all licensing and company standards. You will also implement the Montessori curriculum and facilitate engaging learning experiences.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with experience in a licensed child care center or Montessori school, and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. A bachelor's degree and coursework in early childhood education are preferred, along with meeting state educational requirements.
Job description
Leading a classroom takes a special kind of skill. As a Lead Teacher, you are
Caring! Follow all licensing guidelines, school, and company standards to ensure the daily care of every child. Engaging! Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan for children, as well as effectively communicate with families. Learning! Complete ongoing professional development on Montessori pedagogy and early childhood development topics. Inspiring! Implement the Montessori curriculum (with assistance of the Director, a School Education Manager, Team Lead, or faculty mentor) and facilitate engaging interactive learning experiences. We want joyful, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have: Experience in a licensed child care center, Montessori school, or related field; previous lead teacher experience preferred. Completed a high school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree and coursework in early childhood education preferred. Met state requirements for education; additional school requirements may apply. Compensation and Benefits Compensation based on Position, Education and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options Montessori Lead Teacher- $24.63-$25.59 Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA) provided for full-time employees, Limited medical offered for part-time workers Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification, 401K (plus company match), life and disability insurance and child care discount available to all employees Monday through Friday work week.
Learning Care Group, Inc. is North America’s second-largest for-profit childcare provider and a leader in early childhood education. We offer specialized programs for children from 6 weeks to 12 years, delivered through our unique family of brands. Our commitment to excellence drives us to create cutting-edge facilities, equipped with advanced technology and expertly crafted curriculum designed by our in-house Education team.
Our Promise We strive to make a meaningful impact on every child, their families, and the communities we serve. From infants to school-age students, our comprehensive, research-based curriculum supports holistic child development in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. As experts in childcare and early education, we prepare children for school, instill a lifelong love of learning, and build a strong foundation for their future success
Benefits
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Health Insurance
- 401K
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Child Care Discount
- Certification Assistance