Montessori Certified Toddler Lead

About the role

Springview Montessori Academy is looking for a loving, dependable, energetic, and experienced Toddler Teacher to join our team. We are seeking an educator who truly enjoys working with young children and understands the importance of providing a safe, nurturing, organized, and engaging classroom environment. Our ideal candidate is patient, positive, reliable, and passionate about early childhood education. As a Toddler Teacher, you will play an important role in helping our children develop independence, confidence, communication skills, and a love for learning while supporting their social and emotional development.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment
• Provide attentive and responsive care to toddlers throughout the day
• Implement age-appropriate learning activities and classroom experiences
• Support children's language, social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development
• Follow the classroom's daily schedule and routines
• Assist with diapering, toileting, meals, naps, and other daily care needs
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, organized, and inviting classroom
• Supervise children closely and maintain accurate classroom counts
• Communicate professionally and positively with families
• Document children's activities and classroom experiences
• Work collaboratively with fellow teachers and school leadership
• Follow all school policies, licensing requirements, and health and safety procedures
• Bring patience, positivity, professionalism, and consistency to the classroom every day

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with toddlers in a preschool or childcare setting preferred
• Florida DCF 45-hour training completed or actively in progress
• CDA or Florida Staff Credential preferred
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred
• Knowledge of early childhood development and age-appropriate practices
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Reliable, punctual, professional, and able to work as part of a team
• Must be comfortable with all aspects of toddler care, including diapering and toileting
• Must meet all Florida childcare licensing and background screening requirements
• Montessori experience is a plus, but we are also open to experienced early childhood educators who are interested in learning and growing within a Montessori-inspired environment

Pay

Hourly Pay Rate $16 - $19.50

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Option to pursue Montessori Teacher Certification with attractive payment plans and subsidized tuition
• On demand pay with UKG Wallet
• 50% childcare tuition discount
• 401(k) with employer match
• Comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees, including:
  • Paid time off that increases with seniority
  • Paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, vision options available
  • Additional life, disability, and retirement plans
  • Educational and professional development
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Paid CDA

Only full-time employees are eligible for the listed benefits.