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Preschool Lead Teacher : Montessori

The Early Education Lead Teacher plays a crucial role in nurturing the academic, social-emotional growth, and development of toddlers and / or preschool-age children. This position is responsible for creating and implementing an enriching, compliant, and nurturing environment that integrates both Montessori and Early Childhood Education principles. The Lead Teacher builds strong partnerships with parents, ensures adherence to all State and local regulations (including Title V), and serves as a passionate, dedicated role model for assistant teachers, embodying the agency's core values. Upholding high standards of care is paramount to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children.

Job Description

Preschool Lead Teacher : Montessori

The Early Education Lead Teacher plays a crucial role in nurturing the academic, social-emotional growth, and development of toddlers and / or preschool-age children. This position is responsible for creating and implementing an enriching, compliant, and nurturing environment that integrates both Montessori and Early Childhood Education principles. The Lead Teacher builds strong partnerships with parents, ensures adherence to all State and local regulations (including Title V), and serves as a passionate, dedicated role model for assistant teachers, embodying the agency's core values. Upholding high standards of care is paramount to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children.

Key Responsibilities

I. Curriculum & Instruction

• Develop, plan weekly, and implement age-appropriate curriculum (lesson plans) that stimulate all domains of children's development, incorporating Montessori methods and ECE principles.
• Prepare classroom materials and environments daily to support planned activities, reflecting children's learning and growth.
• Design and conduct a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that encourages observation, questioning, and investigation.
• Provide a rich variety of materials and an environment that fosters cultural diversity, exploration, and imaginative play.
• Perform ongoing developmental evaluations of children as required by funding sources (e.g., DRDP, ECERS, Parent Survey), developing lesson plans that address individual needs.
• Prepare developmental progress reports and conduct periodical parent conferences to discuss children's progress, needs, and interests.
• Demonstrate cultural competency by integrating children's cultural, linguistic, and familial values and beliefs into the program and lesson plans.
• Promote literacy, strong communication, discussion, and interaction with children.

II. Child Development & Care

III. Parent & Family Engagement

IV. Team Leadership & Collaboration

V. Administrative & Compliance

Education & Certifications

Experience, Skills & Abilities

Desired Attributes

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Attendance is an essential function of this job. Our programs operate year-round (52 weeks) on a yearly contract basis.

LOCATION : Various (Azusa, Pomona, Hacienda Heights, Baldwin Park, Los Angeles and Compton areas)

REPORTS TO : Site Supervisor

SCHEDULE : Year-round. Full-time & Part-time opportunities available.

Benefits

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Company Description

We are a Montessori agency that provides Infant through Kindergarten educational and child care services to children and families through the Montessori method of teaching in the San Gabriel Valley since 1982. We have preschool sites in Pomona, Hacienda Heights, Azusa, Baldwin Park and El Monte. We are also hiring for new sites being developed in greater Los Angeles areas, Compton and Van Nuys. We provide private (fee-paying) and subsidized programs funded by the Department of Education / Child Development Division via State Preschool. We have a combined government grant which offers subsidized preschool program services to families in the communities we serve that qualify for the program. This funding required Title V regulations to be followed when enrolling families. Our preschool program follows the Montessori Philosophy and Reggio approach to education which offers classrooms that are rich in diversity, materials and experiences.

We are a Montessori agency that provides Infant through Kindergarten educational and child care services to children and families through the Montessori method of teaching in the San Gabriel Valley since 1982. We have preschool sites in Pomona, Hacienda Heights, Azusa, Baldwin Park and El Monte. We are also hiring for new sites being developed in greater Los Angeles areas, Compton and Van Nuys. We provide private (fee-paying) and subsidized programs funded by the Department of Education / Child Development Division via State Preschool. We have a combined government grant which offers subsidized preschool program services to families in the communities we serve that qualify for the program. This funding required Title V regulations to be followed when enrolling families. Our preschool program follows the Montessori Philosophy and Reggio approach to education which offers classrooms that are rich in diversity, materials and experiences.

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