Infant (Nido) Lead Teacher

The Montessori Academy of Colorado is a metropolitan school that engages each child through innovative academics, exploration of character, and a fearless, forward mindset.

Job Title: Infant (Nido) Lead Teacher

Department: Lower School

Reports To: Lower School Director

Employee Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Salary Range: $45,000-$48,000 annually

Daily Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am- 4:45 pm (with a 45-minute break)

Job Summary

MAC is looking for a passionate and experienced Nido Lead Teacher to support the growth and success of all three of our infant environments. This leadership role is essential in upholding Montessori principles, mentoring assistant teachers, and ensuring consistency and collaboration across classrooms.

The Nido Lead Teacher works in partnership with the Lead Teachers in each Nido classroom and plays a key role in modeling and upholding Montessori pedagogy. This includes providing respectful and responsive care to infants during daily routines, such as diapering, feeding, dressing, and washing, while nurturing their independence and trust.

In addition to supporting classroom operations, the Nido Lead Teacher will guide and mentor assistant teachers, offering support and feedback to ensure a high standard of care and education throughout the Nido community. We are seeking someone who is not only deeply grounded in Montessori philosophy but also values building strong relationships. The ideal candidate brings warmth, patience, and flexibility and is committed to fostering strong connections with colleagues, families, and children. A collaborative spirit and the ability to create a cohesive, nurturing environment across all Nido classrooms are essential.

The Nido Lead Teacher plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity and beauty of the Montessori environment. This includes preparing and rotating materials to meet developmental needs, ensuring classrooms are clean and orderly, and upholding high standards of wellness and safety.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Help maintain the prepared environment according to the specifics provided by the school and the lead teacher. This includes the Nido Community Room
• Communicate with the children using language and tone of voice that is authentic, natural, and, most importantly, kind
• Manage the team of Nido community support assistant teachers
• Serve as a mentor and role model to all assistant teachers, providing guidance, support, and feedback to help them grow in their practice
• Promote feelings of security and trust in Nido by encouraging and supporting them through activities as needed
• Be available, present, and focused on the children during daily transitions (i.e., work cycle, walks, outside time, lunch, and naps)
• Perform cleaning and maintenance necessary to keep the classroom and common spaces clean, beautiful, and safe
• Maintain a positive work environment among all staff that is professional, kind, and inclusive
• Support and communicate with families, sharing updates on their child’s development through daily interactions and regular documentation in Transparent Classroom
• Embrace continuous learning by utilizing professional development days and monies to enrich the practice
• Embody the MAC Mission and Characteristics of Excellence daily
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, related degree preferred
• AMS or AMI Montessori training at Infant/Toddler level preferred
• Experience working with Infant/Toddler Aged children (8 weeks-18 months)
• Ability to effectively interface with students, parents, faculty, and staff
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven leadership abilities with a commitment to fostering collaboration and team growth
• Criminal background check required upon hire
  
  

MAC is committed to caring for and investing in our employees by offering a generous benefit package, including the potential for paid Montessori training, 36 paid holidays annually, 12 Paid Time Off days, 3 Paid Professional Development days, health, dental and vision insurance, a 403b retirement plan with match, employer paid life insurance plan, and voluntary life insurance, critical illness, short and long term disability plans, and RTD EcoPass.

MAC is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment, free of discrimination or harassment, for its community. MAC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, immigration/citizen status, age, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, disability, socio-economic status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor. Any person with a concern or allegation of discrimination or harassment shall report it to MAC’s Compliance Coordinator. For more information, please visit our website.