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Lead Infant Teacher

Alexandria, Virginia

$44,000-$46,000 / year

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Description

You will lead a mixed-age infant classroom (ages 0–3) in a Montessori environment, preparing the classroom, observing each child, and providing individualized care to nurture independence, curiosity, and confidence. You'll build relationships with families and collaborate with a classroom team to create a respectful community.

Requirements

  • Interest in pursuing sponsored Montessori certification or prior Montessori diploma
  • Experience working with children ages 0–3 in a group care setting
  • Alignment with child-led educational philosophies (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or similar)
  • ECE or Child Development credits required
  • Bachelor's degree in a child-related field

Responsibilities

  • Observe each child to understand and support their physical, emotional, and cognitive development
  • Respect and follow each child's natural rhythms for sleeping, eating, and toileting
  • Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly environment that fosters trust, movement, and exploration
  • Support independence by encouraging children to participate in care activities
  • Build warm, meaningful relationships with children and families and partner closely with parents
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