Lead Toddler Guide & Parent Educator

Key Responsibilities

• Liderazgo Bilingüe y Educación para Padres
  • Inmersión Total: Ser el modelo lingüístico de español al 100% dentro del salón de clases (12–36 meses).
  • 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
  • The 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

• 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).
• Staff Credential: A valid National CDA, Florida Staff Credential (FCCPC).
• PREFERRED: Experience in Parent Education or hosting community workshops. 2+ years of experience working with the 12–36 month age group. MACTE-accredited Montessori Infant-Toddler Credential. Vibrant, welcoming personality with a "chispa" for community building.