NOW HIRING! Infant Lead Guide

Montessori Infant Lead Teacher (6 Weeks – 2 Years)

About the Role

Are you an experienced and passionate educator who feels called to support children in their very earliest stages of life? Do you believe the first two years are foundational in shaping trust, independence, and a lifelong love of learning? Are you inspired to create a calm, nurturing environment where infants feel safe, respected, and deeply cared for?

If this resonates with you, we invite you to consider joining our team as a
Montessori Infant Lead Teacher.

What You Will Do

• Create and maintain a peaceful, beautifully prepared Montessori infant environment rooted in respect and responsiveness.


• Provide attentive, individualized care that supports each child’s physical, emotional, and cognitive development.


• Support feeding, diapering, and sleep routines with warmth and consistency, honoring each child’s natural rhythms.


• Observe and document developmental milestones, guiding each infant’s growth with patience and intention.


• Foster early independence through purposeful materials and thoughtful guidance.


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


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


• Establish a classroom culture grounded in security, attachment, and joyful discovery.

What We Are Looking For

• 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) units required (Infant/Toddler units preferred or willingness to obtain)


• Experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 2 years


• Experience leading a classroom and mentoring assistants preferred


• Montessori training (AMI, AMS, or equivalent) or a strong desire to deepen understanding of the Montessori infant philosophy


• Comfortable supporting feeding, diapering, and sleep routines with attentiveness and care


• Warm, collaborative, and highly organized teaching style


• Commitment to respect, inclusivity, consistency, and responsive caregiving

Why Join Us

• Be part of building a new, vibrant Montessori campus


• Supportive leadership and opportunities for professional growth


• Beautiful, newly prepared classroom environments designed specifically for infants


• A welcoming school culture that values both Montessori tradition and thoughtful innovation

Peak Ave Montessori is the newest campus of Montessori School of Silicon Valley, proudly opening in Morgan Hill in March 2025. We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for passionate educators to help establish a strong and nurturing Infant Community from the ground up. This is a wonderful chance to thoughtfully prepare an environment that supports the earliest foundations of independence, trust, and lifelong learning.

Our school honors the traditions of Montessori education while taking a forward-thinking view, fostering curiosity, confidence, and joyful exploration from the very beginning.

How to Apply

If you are excited about making a meaningful impact during the most formative years of life and contributing to the growth of a new Montessori community, we warmly invite you to apply. Please submit your resume to be considered for this rewarding opportunity.