Toddler Lead Teacher | Saint Christopher Montessori School | Dallas, TX

Job Description: The Toddler Guide reports to the Saint Christopher Classroom Supervisor and leads a Montessori classroom for children ages 18 months to 3 years. 

Responsibilities: 

• Conduct high-fidelity Montessori Toddler class 

• Observe and coach respectful interactions with children and demonstrate methods of positive discipline, redirection, structured choice, and healthy communication.

• Create and maintain environment and implement curriculum so as to:
  - Develop secure relationships with children and encourage trust and emotional security;
  - Provide opportunities for sensory and motor exploration;
  - Encourage self-awareness, autonomy, and self-expression;
  - Support children’s emerging communication skills;
  - Encourage the development of gross and fine motor skill and;

• Maintain close, frequent, and effective communication with parents, and encourage parents’ participation in their children’s education through observation, volunteering, and participation.

• Supervise indoor and outdoor play areas to monitor children’s safety.

• Maintain required records and minimum standards for licensed childcare centers.

• Provide two parent-teacher conferences per year for assigned students.

• Other duties as required/requested.

Requirements: 

• Montessori certified in Assistants Preferred

• Knowledge and experience in child development and early childhood education; principles of child health, safety, and nutrition; and adult learning principles.

• Respect for cultural, ethnic, socio-economic, and linguistic diversity. 

• Ability to build relationships of trust and respect with SCMS staff, children, and parents. 

• Experience working with infants and toddlers.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. 

• Must be motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team. 

• Must demonstrate a positive attitude.

How to Apply: Please contact director@scmsdallas.org