Montessori Preschool Teacher (2-3 Year Olds)

Montessori Preschool Teacher (2-3 Year Olds)

 Location: Peak Ave Montessori, Morgan Hill

Hours: School Day (8:00 AM - 3:30 PM) or Full Day (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

About the Role

Are you an experienced and passionate educator looking for a meaningful opportunity? Are you dedicated to making a lasting impact during the formative early childhood years? Are you an individual excited to help create a nurturing, respectful environment where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to grow? 

If this sounds like you, we invite you to consider joining our team as a Montessori Preschool Lead Teacher!

What You Will Do:

• Create and maintain a peaceful, engaging classroom that reflects authentic Montessori philosophy.


• Comfortably support diapering and toilet learning as part of children’s natural development.


• Observe and guide each child’s individual growth with patience, kindness, and understanding.


• Build strong partnerships with families through open, respectful communication.


• Collaborate with colleagues to create a cohesive and supportive school community.


• Foster a classroom culture of independence, respect, and love of learning.

What We Are Looking For:

• 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) units required


• Experience working with children ages 2 to 6, with familiarity with the 2 to 3 age group especially valued


• Experience leading a classroom and mentoring assistants preferred


• Montessori training or enthusiasm to deepen understanding of the Montessori method


• Comfortable supporting diapering and toilet learning


• Warm, collaborative, and organized teaching style


• Commitment to respect, inclusivity, and consistency in practice

Why Join Us

• Be part of building a new, vibrant Montessori campus


• Supportive leadership and opportunities for professional growth


• Beautiful, newly prepared classroom environments


• A welcoming school culture that values both tradition and innovation
  

Peak Ave Montessori is the newest campus of Montessori School of Silicon Valley, proudly opening in Morgan Hill this March. We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for passionate educators to be part of building a vibrant new school community from the ground up. This is a wonderful chance to truly make the classroom your own while contributing to the growth and success of a thoughtfully prepared Montessori environment.

Our school honors the traditions of Montessori education while taking a forward-thinking view, fostering curiosity, independence, and lifelong learning in every child.

Schedule Options for both flexibility and balance:

• School Day: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM


• Full Day: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

How to Apply

If you are excited about making a meaningful impact in the lives of young children and helping to build a new Montessori community, we warmly invite you to apply. Please submit your resume to be considered for this wonderful opportunity.