Lead Toddler Directress

Southampton Montessori School | Houston, TX, United States

Posted Date 9/23/2024
Description

Southampton Montessori is looking for a lead Montessori-trained toddler teacher (18 months – 3 years old) to fill an immediate opening.

Southampton offers children 12 months – 6 years old a Montessori education in a loving, nurturing environment that aims to develop children who are socially, emotionally and academically well-rounded via the Montessori philosophy.   We believe our guidance of the young mind develops a natural love of learning through engaging lessons and hands on materials in a beautifully prepared environment curated specifically for each age group.

As a member of our Southampton family, you will have the opportunity to creatively collaborate with like-minded educators, contribute to the development of our toddler program, and create a learning environment to meet the needs of the children in your classroom via the Montessori curriculum, classroom routines and materials.

Ideal candidates can:

  • Foster positive relationships with students, parents and team members
  • Maintain a clean, safe environment with age-appropriate and philosophy appropriate materials and lessons
  • Maintain professional personal appearance and professional written and verbal communication with students, parents and team members including, but not limited to, phone calls, conference reports, observations, meetings, etc.
  • Understand child development and be able to personalize the curriculum to meet the needs of the child utilizing various methods
  • Lead a team by delegating classroom duties, creating and maintaining a structured daily routine, and coordinating various classroom events throughout the year

Skills:

Montessori Toddler Certification Preferred

Experience as a lead toddler teacher – minimum 3 years experience

Early childhood education degrees or certificates preferred

Strong Classroom management via Montesori philosophy or traditional education methods

Familiarity with State Minimum Standards

Mature, reliable and dedicated to early childhood education

Able to remain calm while multitasking

Ability to lead, but remain flexible and provide guidance to team as changes arise

 

Interested candidates should submit their resume hilighting relevant experience.

Montessori Credential Level
Infant & Toddler (birth - age 3)
Education Required
Some College
Job Type
Classroom Teacher/Staff
Position Type
Full-Time (12 mos.)
Phone(713) 526-7458

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