Co-Teacher Needed for ages 3-6 ( Montessori Classroom)

Sprouts Nursery PlaySchool

Job Description

About This Role

Sprouts Montessori is seeking a warm, nurturing, and ambitious co teacher or is eligible to hold a Head Teacher certificate to join our small private Montessori Primary school community. We are looking for someone who is passionate about early childhood education and creating a peaceful learning environment where children can grow, explore, and thrive.

We are a Montessori Primary program for ages 3–6 , offering a calm and engaging classroom with mixed-age preschool and kindergarten children. Our environment supports independence, creativity, and a love for learning through hands-on experiences and respect for the child.

What You'll Do

Lead & guide the classroom environment using Montessori principles — preparing materials, maintaining order and beauty, and fostering independence in children.
Observe, assess, and support each child’s development, ensuring individualized learning paths and documenting progress.
Present Montessori lessons and activities in Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, and Cultural areas, based on readiness and interest.
Model gentle, respectful communication and classroom management, nurturing a calm, peaceful environment rooted in grace & courtesy.
Collaborate with school leadership and families, communicate regularly about progress, and support community events and school culture.

Requirements

Requirements (any of the following):

Head Teacher Certificate from the Office of Early Childhood – preferred
OR Early Childhood Education Degree
OR 12+ ECE credits with classroom experience
Passionate about teaching and child development
Warm, gentle, patient, and nurturing
Enjoys working in a small school community
Montessori training or certification preferred
Early Childhood/ Education college students welcome to apply.

Nice To Haves

Background in Montessori education, training, or certifications (AMI/AMS or equivalent)
Experience working in a mixed-age classroom (ages 3–6)
Comfort preparing and rotating Montessori materials to support developmental needs
Strong classroom observation skills and ability to follow the child’s interests
Familiarity with child-led, respectful discipline approaches
Creativity in planning enrichment activities (art, nature, cultural studies)
Ability to communicate warmly and professionally with families
Passion for outdoor learning and nature-based play
Interest in continuing professional development in Montessori & early childhood fields
Bilingual

Benefits

Competitive pay
Paid vacation & holidays
Supportive, warm school culture
Work-life balance valued and respected

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Vacancy posted 28 days ago

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