Preschool Lead Teacher

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Spanish Lead Teacher to join our educational team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and a commitment to fostering a positive, nurturing, and language-rich learning environment for young children. This role focuses on teaching Spanish through immersive, play-based methods while supporting children's social, emotional, and developmental growth. The teacher will also collaborate with families and staff to build a strong school community rooted in communication, culture, and care.

Duties

• Set up the classroom daily at 7:00 AM before children arrive.
• Develop and implement a Spanish immersion curriculum tailored to preschool and early childhood learners.
• Create engaging lesson plans using interactive activities, games, music, storytelling, and age-appropriate materials.
• Implement Montessori-inspired practical life activities that help children develop independence, concentration, coordination, and self-care skills.
• Prepare and maintain a structured, calm, and accessible classroom environment that supports self-directed learning.
• Encourage children to make choices, solve problems independently, and take responsibility for their learning environment.
• Foster a positive classroom environment that encourages participation, curiosity, and respectful behavior using effective behavior management strategies.
• Assess student progress regularly and communicate with parents and guardians regarding children's language development and overall growth.
• Collaborate with other educators to integrate Spanish language instruction across subjects such as early literacy, math, and social-emotional learning.
• Provide additional language support to students who may need extra assistance with Spanish acquisition.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, calm, and organized classroom conducive to learning.
• Help tidy and reset the classroom after children leave each day.
• Plan and organize classroom activities where parents are invited to volunteer or participate, fostering family engagement and community involvement.
• Organize and participate in parent–teacher meetings and staff meetings, contributing ideas, updates, and collaboration.
• Propose and help plan educational field trip ideas aligned with curriculum goals and early childhood standards.
• Support school-wide events, cultural celebrations, and community-building activities as needed.
• Follow all licensing, health, safety, and supervision requirements in compliance with DCYF regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working inMontessori or Montessori-inspired early childhood environments, including practical life activities, independence-based learning, and child-led classroom practices.
• Experience working with preschool-aged children or in early intervention settings.
• Strong understanding of classroom management and child development principles.
• Proficiency in Spanish with the ability to teach effectively at various stages of language acquisition.
• Experience in early childhood curriculum development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both children and adults.
• A genuine passion for early childhood education, language learning, and cultural appreciation.
• Please review the DCYF Lead Teacher Role Checklist to ensure eligibility:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour (DOE)

Expected Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
• Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
• How many years do you have as Spanish immersion Teacher?
• Do you have experience working in a Montessori or Montessori-inspired early childhood classroom?

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Childcare Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person