Endeavor Schools·Lake Forest, California
Develop and implement age-appropriate Montessori curriculum to promote cognitive, social, and emotional development in toddlers and pre-primary students. Monitor and document student progress while ensuring a safe and harmonious learning environment.
Job Details Build a Career with Meaning and Enhance Your Future Come join us at Heritage Montessori-Lake Forest as a Lead Toddler/Pre-Primary Montessori Teacher! $2,000 Hiring Bonus-Payable in 2 installments. ($1,000 paid out at 3 months and 6 months).
Employee must be in good standing to receive payout!
At Heritage Montessori Lake Forest, 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.
How We Work for You: Competitive pay and benefits Childcare tuition discounts based on individual school availability Career development programs Opportunities for advancement Supportive work environment Relocation options at our 100+ schools nationwide What You Get to Do: Help lead innovative learning activities that promote children's development and growth Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times Monitor children's progress and development Create a harmonious environment where children and fellow teachers enjoy coming to each day Starting pay, Hourly, $21.00-$25.00, Depending on education and experience.
Are You Qualified?
If you have the following, we would love to speak with you: High School Diploma or GED Experience in Early Childhood Education in a certified child development center AMI or AMS Certification required Prior experience with toddler and pre-school students Ability to use standard office equipment such as a laptop computer and tablet 12 Child Development Units-Required by the State of California Strong 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.
About Endeavor Schools Heritage Montessori-Lake Forest is part of the Endeavor Schools family.
With more than 100 schools in 14 states, Endeavor Schools is one of the nation's fastest-growing education management companies.
We believe that there are many ways for children to learn, and that is why we provide schools with different educational styles and methods across the country.
Come be part of a team that prioritizes the success and well-being of our amazing employees!
Endeavor Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay Range USD $21.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.
Requires a High School Diploma, AMI or AMS Certification, and 12 Child Development Units as mandated by the State of California. Prior experience working with toddler and pre-school students in a certified center is essential.
Market context
In California, classroom teacher roles often stay competitive because licensed centers look for candidates who can show early childhood classroom leadership, lesson planning, and readiness to meet state compliance steps such as background checks and immunizations. This posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the role faster and save research time. If you are considering applying, confirm your 12 ECE units and recent classroom experience before submitting.