Lead Montessori Teacher Ellicott City
Bambini Montessori Academy - Ellicot City
Location
Ellicott City, Maryland
Quick overview
The Lead Montessori Teacher will be responsible for guiding and teaching children aged 2-5 years old, ensuring they learn to their fullest potential within a team environment. This role requires implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum and fostering an engaging learning atmosphere.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a minimum of a High School Diploma or Equivalent along with specific educational requirements such as 45 hours in Child Growth and Development and 45 hours in Preschool Curriculum for the 2-5 age group. A minimum of one year of experience working with children or 30 college credits is also mandatory.
Job description
Are you a passionate educator who wants to make a difference in young children's lives?! Do you enjoy the feeling of accomplishment when a child learns something new or has an "AHA moment" because of you?!! We are looking for candidates who are ready to make a difference!! Join our team of dedicated, enthusiastic, and FUN educators today!!
Bambini Montessori Academy is a high-quality inclusive child care center serving ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. Our center provides developmentally appropriate curriculum to students in a team work environment. We are looking for individuals who are truly passionate about teaching and guiding young children to learn to their fullest potential!
We are rapidly expanding are seeking to fill the following positions
- Lead Guide for children (2-5 years) *Must have 90 hour certificate and either 1 year of child care experience OR college transcripts
- Full time
We offer competitive pay and TONS of benefits for our wonderful staff!
*** Including, but not limited to
paid holidays after 90 days, PTO, Health insurance/vision/dental coverage w/ employee contribution, sick and safe leave, professional development training, staff referral credits of $150 per referral, Friday gift card raffle, monthly breakfast treats, full coffee bar, holiday bonus, Teacher Appreciation week celebration, employee Birthday celebration treats, Free lunch for Teacher of the month, team bonding outings (quarterly)!***
Requirements
- for Lead Teacher:
- Minimum of High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 45 hours of Child Growth and Development
- 45 hours in Preschool Curriculum (required if Lead for 2-5 year old's)
- 45 hours Infant- Toddler Certificate (required if Lead for 6 wk-24 month old's)
- AMS Montessori Credential (Preferred)
- Minimum of one year of experience working with children in a licensed childcare facility or 30 college credits
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of various stages of social, emotional and intellectual development
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Physical ability to stand, bend, squat, jump, dance, walk, run, reach carry, lift 50 lbs.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- PTO
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- Holiday bonus
- Professional development training
- Sick and safe leave
- Paid holidays after 90 days
- Team bonding outings
- Monthly breakfast treats
- Full coffee bar
- Staff referral credits
- Friday gift card raffle
- Teacher Appreciation week celebration
- Employee Birthday celebration treats
- Free lunch for Teacher of the month