Overview: (Approximate Start Date Summer 2025)- YEAR ROUND POSITION

Melville Montessori Preschool is a new Montessori school in Forest Hills servicing children aged 2-5 years old.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Lead Montessori Teacher to join our team. As the Lead Teacher, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our classroom programs and teachers. This is a leadership role that requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for educating young children.

Duties:
- Manage and supervise a small team of educators, providing guidance and support as needed
-Create a nurturing environment and foster independence as Maria Montessori intended
-Oversee the implementation of the Montessori methodology and work with the classroom teachers in presenting to the students
- comfortability with diapers as needed
Benefits:

Discounts for employee's children on all our programs
Paid Holidays and school breaks

Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years experience in a Montessori Classroom with children 2-5
Dual language preferred.
Master’s Degree preferred, minimum BA.BS/ Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education
Leadership experience preferred
Strong computer, verbal, and written communication skills
Solid working knowledge of Early Childhood Education and NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene, Article 47 of the NYC Health Code
Montessori certified or willing to become sponsored to be certified
Candidate must be willing to take required courses per Article 47 by the Department of Health
Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience

We are a tight knit small school with 4-5 classrooms and 40-50 kids. We work very closely as a team in implementing the Montessori methodology to children as young as 22 months old. We are looking for a team player who is willing to help out wherever needed