Montessori Teacher

We are seeking to hire qualified Early Education teachers/assistant teachers for our 3-5 year old Montessori classroom, for the 2026/27 school year, at the Nativity Catholic school. You will be part of our Catholic school's early education program that prepares children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education. You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. An early education teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy social and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.

Experience in Montessori education

12 Units in Child Development

Responsibilities

• Maintain the program that has been developed.
• Be a part of a team of like-minded early educators in a growing and developing program.
• Employ a variety of educational techniques to teach children, adhering to a Montessori based curriculum and environment.
• Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
• Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
• Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
• Track children’s progress and report to parents
• Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche
• Collaborate with other educators
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

Skills

• Proven experience as a Preschool Teacher
• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development, Montessori methodology and preschool educational methods
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
• Excellent communication and instructional skills
• Ability to act as mediator between children
• Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
• Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
• Certification in child CPR
• BS/BA in education or relevant field preferred

Job Types: Contract, Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person