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Toddler Lead Guide

Bellevue Montessori School Inc.
Bellevue, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Bellevue Montessori School

Are you a passionate and dedicated Montessori educator eager to guide young learners in a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment? Bellevue Montessori School is seeking an experienced Lead Toddler Guide for the 2025 - 2026 school year to join our vibrant community and support children aged 18 months to 3 years old .

As a Lead Guide, you will play a pivotal role in fostering independence, curiosity, and social-emotional development in our AMS-accredited Montessori classroom. You will collaborate with a dedicated team, receive ongoing professional support, and contribute to a dynamic learning environment where children thrive.

About Our Toddler Program

Located within our beautiful Park Campus , adjacent to Hidden Valley Park, our Toddler Program provides a rich, natural setting where children explore, discover, and develop confidence. To learn more about our program, visit www.bellmontessori.com.

Key Responsibilities

  • Guide toddlers through the Montessori curriculum, fostering independence and confidence and supporting their transition to the Primary Program.
  • Observe and document children’s development, ensuring individualized learning experiences.
  • Maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment that aligns with Montessori principles.
  • Model and teach grace and courtesy, practical life skills, and social-emotional learning.
  • Collaborate with assistants to ensure smooth classroom operations and consistent guidance.
  • Engage with parents through initial home visits, regular communication, progress updates, and conferences.
  • Foster a love for learning through hands-on experiences, sensory activities, and purposeful movement.
  • Lead and mentor two classroom assistants, fostering a strong team dynamic.
  • Participate in professional development and school-wide events as an active community member.

What We Offer

  • A supportive Montessori community dedicated to equity, inclusion, and authentic Montessori education.
  • Ongoing mentorship with bi-weekly check-ins and professional development opportunities.

    • Generous benefits package, including :

  • Salary Range : $40,000 to $55,000
  • based on a 10-month calendar)
  • Paid holidays, winter & summer breaks
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage (with school contributions)
  • Tuition discount for your child
  • Retirement plan with 3% employer matching (Vanguard IRA)
  • Employee Assistance Program & Staff Appreciation events
  • Salary scale based on education and years as Montessori Lead Toddler Guide

    • The Guide We Seek

  • Montessori-certified through AMI, AMS, IAPM, MEIPN, or another MACTE-accredited program (or completing an internship in a Toddler program).
  • Experienced (2 years) working with infants and toddlers in an educational setting.
  • Passionate about early childhood development and fostering independence.
  • Strong communicator and collaborator with a warm and patient demeanor.
  • Organized, adaptable, and able to thrive in a dynamic classroom environment.
  • Physically able to work with young children (standing for extended periods, lifting to 25 lbs).
  • Schedule : Monday to Friday, 8 : 00 AM to 3 : 30 PM (1 hour to work from home)

    • Additional Requirements (per DCYF regulations)

    All employees must complete or obtain the following (we will guide you through this process) :

  • WA State Portable Background Check & fingerprinting
  • Food Handler’s Permit
  • Proof of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination
  • Negative TB skin test
  • CPR / First Aid & Bloodborne Pathogens Training
  • 30 Hours of Basic Initial Child Care Training & ongoing 10 STARs hours / per year
  • Join Our Montessori Community!
  • If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated Montessori educator looking to make a lasting impact on young learners, we would love to meet you!

    • Apply today! Bellevue Montessori School is an Equal Opportunity Employer , welcoming all qualified candidates 18 .

    Salary : $40,000 - $55,000

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