North American Montessori Teachers Association

Toddler Lead Teacher 25/26 SY

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Posted On: Feb 18, 2025

Toddler Lead Teacher 25/26 SY

Kingsley Montessori School

Boston,MA, usa
Email: crhodes@kingsley.org

We seek a dynamic, experienced, culturally-aware teacher for a progressive Montessori program that honors educational best practices. As a Lead Teacher for ages 2-3, the successful candidate will have responsibility for leading all aspects of students’ classroom experience, including developing strong partnerships with colleagues and families with support from Assistant Teachers. All lead teachers attend regular meetings and observe, advise, and serve as a mentor and role model in the areas of student needs, preparing the classroom environment, curriculum development and delivery, classroom routines, family communication, and record keeping. Toddler Lead Teachers report to the Director of Early Childhood Education. We actively seek candidates whose lived experiences reflect and enhance the racial, cultural, and gender diversity of our school community. This is a full-time, benefits eligible position.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Prioritize the safety and well-being of all students

Lead academic and behavioral routines

Maintain communication with peers and families, and exhibit a receptive and collegial demeanor

Ability to work collaboratively with faculty to enhance curriculum and community

Perform arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, monitoring, and other support duties as needed

Participate in and support special events/activities

Participate in professional development initiatives

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

BA/BS; Infant/toddler American Montessori Society (AMS), Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), or International Montessori Council (IMC) credentials

Preferred three years teaching experience

Experience with a variety of instructional methods and multi-age learning environments

Kingsley is committed to equitable compensation for all faculty. Faculty salaries are determined based on an experience-based step scale, ensuring fair pay for those with similar teaching experience. Starting salaries for full-time teachers typically range from $55,000 to $90,000, with the low end reflecting less experienced educators and the higher end recognizing those with over 20 years of teaching expertise.