Lead Toddler Guide & Parent Educator

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Lead Toddler Guide & Parent Educator Full Time Lakeland, FL, US 11 days ago Requisition ID: 1007 Salary Range: $27,000.00 To $45,000.00 Annually The Opportunity: Building the Foundation from Birth Nuestra Misión: Sembrando Semillas desde el Nacimiento Mi Escuela Montessori is a dual-language charter school, a Spanish immersion center, and a MACTE-accredited training hub. As we move into our brand-new facility, we are expanding our mission to support families from the very beginning. Estamos buscando un/a "Changemaker" —a Spanish Immersion Lead Toddler Guide who is not only a master of the classroom but also a passionate Parent Educator. In addition to leading our 12–36 month immersion environment, you will help lead workshops for parents of newborns. We need a visionary who can communicate the beauty of Montessori in both languages to ensure every family feels empowered and included. Parent Training: Facilitate workshops and "Parent & Child" classes in English and Spanish, building a bridge between the home and the Montessori environment. Community Advocacy: Act as a Child Development Specialist, helping families navigate milestones, bilingualism, and the "Prepared Environment." Montessori Fidelity & Respectful Care El Ambiente Preparado: Maintain a high-fidelity space that serves as a model for our MACTE-accredited training cohorts. Aprendizaje del Baño: Lead the "Toilet Learning" process with a respectful, independence-based approach that honors the child’s dignity. Inclusión: Adapt the environment for neurodivergent and multilingual learners using positive discipline. Regulatory & School Readiness Compliance Estándares de DCF: Ensure the classroom meets all Florida DCF health and safety regulations. Documentation: Monitor and record developmental benchmarks required for the School Readiness program. Qualifications | Requisitos Required: Spanish Language Mastery: Native or near-native proficiency (100% immersion). English Communication: Ability to lead parent education classes and write professional reports in English. DCF Training: Completion of the 45-hour DCF Introductory Childcare Training (or the ability to complete it before the first day of school). Preferred: Experience in Parent Education or hosting community workshops. 2+ years of experience working with the 12–36 month age group. A vibrant, welcoming personality with a "chispa" for community building. #J-18808-Ljbffr