Preschool Lead Teacher

Job overview

The Preschool Lead Teacher role is onsite in Maple Valley, WA, with a stated salary range of $40,000–$50,000 per year. The teacher leads a mixed-age Montessori preschool classroom for children ages 3–6 at Guidepost Montessori. The role supports children’s academic, social, and emotional development through prepared learning environments, observation, individualized lessons, and respectful guidance that encourages independence and curiosity.

What you'll do

• Observe children’s physical, intellectual, and emotional development
• prepare and maintain an orderly classroom
• support children’s independence
• provide individualized and small-group lessons in practical life, literacy, math, and other areas
• build relationships with children and families
• communicate and collaborate with parents
• lead the classroom with warmth and professionalism.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

preschool lead teacher

montessori

children’s house

early childhood education

ages 3–6

classroom leadership

individualized lessons

maple valley wa

guidepost montessori

$40k–$50k per year

health dental and vision

paid time off

paid holidays

sponsored montessori diploma training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Sponsored Montessori diploma training, professional development and mentorship, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, and a 75% tuition discount for up to two children at a Guidepost school.

Why this role

The posting offers sponsored Montessori diploma training for candidates willing to obtain certification, ongoing professional development and mentorship, and a tuition discount for up to two children at a Guidepost school.

About the employer

Guidepost Montessori is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.