Montessori Teacher

About This Role

Montessori Teachers are sought for a 3-5 year old classroom for the 2026/27 school year at Nativity Catholic School. This role is part of an early education program that prepares children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education and teaching them important elements for school life. It suits an early education teacher with a great love and patience for children, knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods, and the ability to engage children and earn their trust and attention.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the program that has been developed
• Be 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

Requirements

• 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
• Experience in Montessori education
• 12 Units in Child Development
• Associate degree (Preferred)
• 1 year of Early Childhood Education experience (Preferred)
• 1 year of Childcare experience (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Nice to have:

• BS/BA in education or relevant field

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance