Senior Lead Teacher: Dallas, TX Dallas, Texas

Overview

As Senior Lead Teacher, you will lead a classroom of up to 20 children ages three through five and provide instructional coaching and support to the rest of the teaching staff at a Bezos Academy school within our network of high quality, tuition-free, Montessori-inspired preschools in under-resourced communities. You will plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active Montessori learning experiences.

You will use child-level assessment and growth data to modify instructional plans to ensure every child is ultimately ready for kindergarten. You will create learning opportunities that support the cognitive, language, social, emotional, and physical development of every child. You will build relationships and communicate regularly with families to support each child’s development.

You will bring a deep knowledge of Montessori educational principles and practices, as well as complementary early childhood philosophies and pedagogies. You will coach teachers to create thriving classrooms and reflect on their practice. You will facilitate teacher learning opportunities and provide mentorship to those enrolled in Bezos Academy’s Montessori Credential Program. In this role, you will collaborate directly with an Assistant Teacher in your classroom and report directly to the Head of School.

We are actively hiring Senior Lead Teachers to support our preschools in Dallas, Texas. We anticipate a start date in the summer of 2026 to align with the start of the  school year.

Relocation support is available for this role.

• This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, salaried position.
• The full salary range for this position is $74,000 - $118,000 per year. The upper third of the salary range is typically reserved for existing employees who have been in the role for multiple years and demonstrate strong performance over time. Starting salary will vary by qualifications and prior experience.
• This role includes 32 paid days of scheduled breaks, 3 paid days of personal time off, 9 paid days of sick (care) time, 10 paid holidays, and additional time off if required by applicable law. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match, paid parental leave, an employer-matched flexible spending account for dependent care, and more.
  
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• Three or more years of experience as a Lead Teacher or Guide leading a Montessori primary classroom (ages 3-6)
• Bachelor’s degree OR an additional four years of relevant classroom experience in lieu of a degree
• Primary diploma from an AMI, AMS, or other MACTE-accredited institute
• Track record of driving strong child outcomes as a teacher
• Strong adult coaching skills and mindsets
• Ability to meet all credentialing criteria for lead early childhood teachers in Texas (see credentialing criteria)
• Ability and willingness to serve as designated person in charge to carry out the Head of School’s duties if the Head of School is not present in the child-care center during operating hours
• Ability to meet all additional training and eligibility requirements of Texas including clearing background checks, tuberculosis tests, and so on, with required documentation submitted prior to start of employment
• Experience monitoring and maintaining accurate records on the progress of individual students
• Ability to independently supervise, communicate effectively with, and care for young children safely, including ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs
• Experience working effectively across lines of difference

• Five or more years of experience as a Montessori primary Lead Teacher, including three or more years post-certification
• Track record of generating positive outcomes from coaching and training educators
• Comfort with various child, classroom-efficacy, and adult learning assessment methods
• Experience working with children and families in low-income areas
• Experience working with children with special needs
• Experience applying best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion across educator development…