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Lead Preschool Spanish Teacher

Guidepost Montessori · Charlotte, NC · 1 wk ago
Education$40k–$42k/yrFull-time

Your Role

As a Lead Children’s House Spanish Teacher, you’ll lead a mixed-age preschool classroom in a Spanish Immersion Montessori environment designed to nurture concentration, confidence, and deep learning.

Montessori guides carefully prepare their classrooms to spark curiosity and independence. Through close observation, individualized lessons, and intentional language, you’ll support each child’s academic, social, and emotional development meeting them where they are and helping them grow.

What You’ll Do

  • Observe each child closely to understand and support their physical, intellectual, and emotional development
  • Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly classroom that fosters concentration and independence
  • Encourage self-confidence by supporting children as they learn to “do it themselves”
  • Provide individualized and small-group lessons in practical life, literacy, math, and beyond
  • Build strong, respectful relationships with children and families
  • Communicate and collaborate with parents to support each child’s growth
  • Lead your classroom with warmth, professionalism, and purpose

The Montessori Prepared Environment

  • Child-sized furniture and ample floor space for independent and small-group work
  • Practical life materials for sweeping, food preparation, table setting, and care of the environment
  • Curriculum that builds independence in dressing, feeding, and self-care
  • Hands-on materials for literacy, math, science, and cultural studies
  • Low shelves and child-level artwork for full accessibility
  • Cozy reading spaces, real plants, and abundant natural light
  • Beautiful, breakable materials made from wood, metal, and glass

What We’re Looking For

  • Native or fluent Spanish speaker
  • Montessori diploma for ages 3–6, or willingness to obtain certification (fully sponsored)
  • Experience working with children ages 3–6 in a group learning environment
  • Alignment with child-led philosophies such as Montessori or Reggio Emilia
  • Required ECE or Child Development credits
  • College degree in child related field (Preferred)

What We Offer

  • Sponsored Montessori diploma training through the Prepared Montessorian Institute
  • Ongoing professional development and mentorship
  • Competitive salary: $40,000 - $42,000
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • 75% tuition discount for up to two children at any Guidepost school
  • A supportive network of passionate educators
  • Clear opportunities for career growth and leadership advancement

About Guidepost Montessori

Guidepost Montessori is a growing network of over 100 schools across the U.S. and Asia, serving children ages 3 months to 6 years in our Nido, Toddler, and Children’s House programs.

We believe children are capable. Our mission is to transform education by designing learning environments that cultivate independence, joy, and lifelong curiosity for children, families, and educators alike.

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