Kids Montessori- Children House Lead

Overview

Kids World Montessori is a bilingual English–Spanish program where children ages 15 months to 6 years cultivate a lifelong love of learning in a warm, nurturing, and prepared Montessori environment. We are currently interviewing for the upcoming school year and are seeking a passionate Primary Lead Teacher who is excited to stay and grow with our school long-term
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Primary Lead Teacher (Ages 2.5–6)

Term: 11 months, beginning July 2025

Salary: $50,000–$65,000, commensurate with experience

Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Experience

Required:

Minimum 5 years classroom experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain a beautiful, organized Montessori environment that meets the developmental needs of all students
• Initiate and maintain ongoing communication with parents regarding each child’s growth and development
• Deliver an individualized educational program aligned with Montessori philosophy
• For Kindergarten, provide effective and innovative instruction integrating Montessori materials with Virginia State Standards
• Oversee classroom learning while collaborating closely with the Assistant Teacher to support all students
• Demonstrate basic computer literacy and competency
• Plan, develop, record, and implement curriculum; create materials as needed; maintain classroom materials and orderly shelves
• Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly lesson plans, including observations and curriculum documentation
• Continue learning each child’s interests and learning styles to support development across emotional, social, ethical, aesthetic, creative, wellness, intellectual, and school-readiness domains
• Participate in staff meetings and collaborate with the Primary team and school leadership

• Paid time off and sick leave
• Paid federal and student holidays
• Training and professional development reimbursement
• Child enrollment discount (up to 80% off)

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Kids World Montessori does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy and related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Diversity is encouraged and valued.

• Minimum of 5 years of classroom teaching experience
• Montessori experience strongly preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Commitment to professional growth and collaboration
• Montessori Credentials

A bilingual English and Spanish Montessori program where children 4 months–5 years of age develop a love of learning.

"We shall walk together on this path of life, for all things are part of the universe and are connected with each other to form one whole unity." - Dr. Maria Montessori