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Lead Preschool Teacher

Language Garden Montessori School
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🌱 Lead Preschool Teacher (Montessori – Will Train)

Location: Bellevue, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $24.00 – $30.00/hour DOE
Start Date: [Insert Start Date or "Ongoing"]
Application Deadline: [Insert or "Open until filled"]

🧒 Who We Are

We are a small, inclusive, and multicultural preschool serving families in the Bellevue area. Our program blends Montessori principles with warmth, respect, and deep cultural awareness. We believe in training and mentoring teachers who are passionate about children and want to grow in a collaborative, respectful setting.

✨ Who We’re Looking For

We are hiring a Lead Teacher who may or may not have Montessori certification—but who brings:

  • A passion for early childhood education
  • Classroom experience (preschool, pre-K, or toddler)
  • A willingness to train in Montessori (we’ll support you!)
  • Strong communication with children and families
  • Reliability, curiosity, and a love of learning
  • Bonus points for experience in multicultural or multilingual settings.

🎯 Responsibilities

  • Lead a preschool classroom using Montessori-inspired practices
  • Develop engaging, age-appropriate, hands-on activities
  • Observe and document children’s growth and learning
  • Build positive, respectful relationships with families
  • Guide and collaborate with assistant teachers and volunteers
  • Help foster independence, kindness, and confidence in every child

📚 We Offer

  • Montessori training support for the right candidate
  • Competitive pay ($24–$30/hr DOE)
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance (50% employer-paid)
  • Paid vacation and sick leave (after one year)
  • A supportive, close-knit teaching team
  • A school community that values culture, language, and heart

Minimum Qualifications

  • 1+ year experience working with preschool-age children
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Coursework in Early Childhood Education preferred
  • CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain)
  • Must pass background check per WA state licensing requirements

Ready to Grow With Us?

Please apply with your resume and a brief note or cover letter about why you’re interested in this role and what excites you about teaching in a Montessori-inspired setting.