Who are we?
JPME is a year-round, English-Chinese bilingual Montessori school located in Northwest Austin, serving children ages 15 months to 6 years. We are currently seeking a qualified Toddler Lead Montessori teacher to join our team. Our experienced and dedicated educators are committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment that fosters learning and development.
If you are a passionate, certified Montessori educator looking to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply and become part of our wonderful team.
Job Responsibilities
- Guide and present Montessori activities to students
- Prepare Montessori materials
- Create a warm, loving, welcoming, pleasing and accepting environment
- Focus on the developmental needs of the students
- Supervise students during outside recess at all times
- Be responsible for changing student diapers
- Model positive behavior and show respect for students and families
- Perform daily cleaning duties such as wiping and cleaning tables and shelves, sweeping the classroom when necessary, and monitoring children's cubbies
- Prepare snacks and set the table for snack time
- Read stories to children
- Perform other assigned duties.
Job Type: Full-time
Qualifications
Montessori Certified (AMI , AMS, or MACTE Accredited) required, we're glad to sponsor certification for the eligible candidate.
- Have a warm and engaging personality and ability to relate to children
- Be able to work collaboratively with a talented team of diverse staff members
- Be able to maintain professionalism at work
- Can lift up to 50 lbs
- Can be on feet for most time of a day
- Fingerprinting Clearance
- CPR/First Aid Present
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
- Ability to Commute: Work Location: In person
- Preferred:BA or equivalent (preferred)
- Fluent in Mandarin Chinese (preferred)
- Previous Montessori classroom experience
Benefits
- Competitive Pay commensurate with education and experienceVery low teacher/student ratioGenerous paid holidays (20+ days)+sick days+ vacation daysDental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, severe/morbid obesity, medical condition, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.