Growing Light Montessori School Head Montessori Toddler Teacher Lafayette, CA · Full time Company website

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Growing Light Montessori School is a family owned and operated school with multiple locations across the Bay Area. We have been serving families with Montessori Education since 1986 by creating a nurturing environment that supports the natural curiosity and creativity of each child, while stimulating their inherent love of learning. The classrooms are tailored to meet the needs and interests of the individual child and emphasis is given to the development of the physical, emotional, social, and academic skills providing a powerful educational foundation and enthusiastically preparing them for a fulfilling, self-expressed and productive life.

Who We Are

Join our vibrant and compassionate team! Growing Light is devoted to providing enjoyable, supportive and energetic teaching teams. Master Montessori Lead teachers, teacher assistants, and pre-school teachers work together in harmony to create enriching, nurturing, educational and fun activities for the well being of the lives and hearts of the children.

In addition to the Montessori Educational environments, we encourage and support each teacher to share their unique qualities and interests such as yoga, music, dance, artistic expression, creative games and sports. With team spirit we are all stronger together, enjoy our daily experiences and are more fulfilled in our careers.

Please contact us to learn more about our current or upcoming positions at one of our Growing Light Montessori Schools and check us out at growinglight.net!

Grow with Growing Light

GLMS also provides pre-authorized education contributions to ensure that these courses can be a source of regular, personal growth as well as within the organization. Teachers who complete their training courses are eligible for promotions and increases in compensation based on their current roles and future commitments. In addition to providing experienced teacher mentorship, in person classes and online training throughout the year. GLMS encourages all of our teachers to participate in ongoing education courses to both build their knowledge and help them grow in their careers.

Qualifications

• Graduated from accredited Montessori training program
• Minimum 12 units of early childhood education that include: child development, child, family, and community, and curriculum
• Minimum 6 months experience working with children

Responsibilities:

• Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 3:00PM
• With a low toddler to teacher ratio (7:1, 14 students in class) - plan, supervise, and carry out an effective program for the class in accordance with the philosophy of the school and Montessori teachings.
• Reports to the Director for supervision.
• Gear the program to the needs of the individual children with concern for interests, handicaps, talents, etc.
• Treat each child and staff member with care and respect.
• Be responsible for the décor, appearance, and learning environment of the classroom.
• Maintain petty cash receipts.
• Send out a weekly newsletter via email to families in your classroom including but not limited to updates on the monthly theme, special activities and photographs of the children from the week.
• Attend all staff meetings and recommended training programs, including in-service staff meetings.

Compensation:

• $31.00-$33.80/hr PLUS paid breaks based on experience, class size and completed course work.
• 401K retirement benefit with 5% employer match.
• Generous personal time off, holiday & vacation package provided in addition to 5 weeks paid vacation over school holidays
• Ongoing training opportunities in addition to pre-authorized education contributions.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance