Join La Petite Enfance Montessori Team in Somerville
Here at La Petite Enfance Montessori School, our team are extremely important to us and is part of our family! If you're looking to work at a school that puts its team first, then this could be the place for you.
About La Petite Enfance Montessori
At La Petite Enfance, we have a team of child care experts and educators who are at the forefront of the latest industry innovations in childhood development and learning.
Our Montessori curriculum focuses on individualized self-learning, offering a comprehensive and continuous response to the vital needs of children’s development. It embraces the individuality of each child and encourages them to explore, discover, and learn in a holistic and stimulating environment.
Current Vacancies
Lead Teacher (Infant, Toddler and Preschool)
As a Lead Teacher at La Petite Enfance Montessori School, you will play a critical role in shaping the educational experience of students, leading teaching staff, and ensuring that high academic and developmental standards are maintained. You will be responsible for curriculum development, classroom management, and student progress evaluation, with a strong emphasis on Montessori pedagogical methods.We are seeking a dedicated and passionate individual with strong leadership skills, in-depth knowledge of child development, and a commitment to nurturing students in a respectful and calm environment. The ideal candidate will be excited to work in a brand-new school and embrace the Montessori approach to education.
Key Responsibilities:
🌎Design and implement a dynamic curriculum that aligns with Montessori principles, tailored to the needs of each age group.
🌎 Create a calm, nurturing classroom environment, fostering respect and understanding for each child’s developmental stage.
🌎 Develop and maintain a classroom environment that encourages self-paced learning and independent development.
🌎 Guide and mentor teaching staff, promoting a collaborative and respectful atmosphere. Uphold the institution’s standards and model best practices in education.
🌎 Conduct regular observations and assessments to provide individualized progress reports for each student.
🌎 Ensure readiness for emergencies by practicing evacuation drills with the school team and maintaining situational awareness.
🌎 Attend to children in distress with a calm, knowledgeable approach, ensuring their emotional needs are met and redirected as necessary.
🌎 Follow and uphold the school’s daily routine and yearly schedule, ensuring consistency in the educational environment.
Qualifications:
- Must have an EEC (Early Education and Care) certification
- Strong commitment to the Montessori method and child-led learning.
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to create a calm and structured classroom atmosphere.
- Experience in curriculum planning and classroom leadership.
- Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Benefits Of Working At La Petite Enfance Montessori School
Regular Team Training Days
Paid Training Opportunities
Further Benefits Following One Year of Employment
Summer and Winter Breaks
Competitve Starting Salary
Good Public Transport Links
Tuition Assistance for Qualifying Degrees and Certifications
Free Parking
Regular Social Events
Our Mission, Vision, and Values
At La Petite Enfance, our core values shape everything we do. We believe that working in an environment where values align with your own is essential to fostering a positive and meaningful workplace.
Family
We value family above all else, and are committed to supporting one another like a family.
Communication
Clear and effective communication is the foundation of delivering high-quality services and ensuring the success of our team.
Contribution
We are dedicated to contributing to the growth and well-being of our team, the families we serve, and our local community.
Responsibility
We take ownership of our actions, lead with integrity when needed, and strive to be positive role models for every child in our care.
Customer Service
Providing exceptional service is our priority, not only for the families we serve but also within our own team.
Get Our Recruitment PDF
Learn more about our company values and what we can offer you… PLUS get a list of top 10 interview tips!
Some of our training opportunities include:
Our Mission
Our Mission is to provide sustainable opportunities that follow and value the unique child’s natural engagement, evoke age-related independent learning through compelling active choices, and nurture spontaneous sensory activities that are a basic necessity to becoming a lifelong learner.
In a world where education and knowledge have no end, we are committed to supporting appropriate steps of development that thrive into an equilibrium of the child’s absorbent mind. At the same time, their body continuously grows, exercises, discovers, explores, and masters complex phases, day-to-day, towards the early educational conceptions.
Our team is highly qualified in all aspects of child care up to Degree level. We continually invest in our team and provide opportunities to further their knowledge and development which maintains their motivation, commitment, and enjoyment. This could be through long-term qualification routes, short courses or in-house training.
Hear what our team have to say!
If you’re interested in joining our team, fill in the form below:
I Consent to Receive SMS Notifications, Alerts & Occasional Marketing Communication from La Petite Enfance Montessori. Message frequency varies. Message & data rates may apply. Text HELP to (617) 958-2755 for assistance. You can reply STOP to unsubscribe at any time.