Montessori Certified Toddler Lead

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414

We’re hiring immediately!  Miniapple Montessori, part of the Cadence Education family, is currently seeking a Montessori Certified Toddler Lead to bring your love of children and past experience in childcare, daycare or early childhood education to our team of kind, caring Teachers and staff. 

Our schools are staffed with people who are talented, fun, and genuinely enthusiastic about child development and learning. We encourage collaboration and cherish open-communication in each school and with our corporate office.  We work hard to create an outstanding work-life balance by supporting our staff members every step of the way. 

Indulge in the abundant benefits of being a full-time team member at Cadence Education.

• Competitive compensation
• On demand pay with UKG Wallet
• 50% childcare tuition discount
• 401(k) with employer match
• Comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees, including:
• Paid time off that increases with seniority
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision options available
• Additional life, disability, and retirement plans
• Educational and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Paid CDA 

The benefits listed above apply only to Full Time eligible employees.

Cadence Education is one of the premier early childhood educators in the United States, operating over 325 private preschools and elementary schools across 30 states. With over 30 years in business, we have developed an unparalleled expertise in preparing students to thrive in the next step of their childhood.

Do you have a passion for nurturing and teaching toddlers? Do you feel like more can be done to teach these absorbent, young minds?  Join our Montessori family and on a journey where we craft bright futures for children, families, employees, and communities. Join our team of passionate childcare professionals who infuse creativity and joy into delivering an unmatched level of care and compassion for children and their families. Experience our cutting-edge research-based curriculum and home-based environments that redefine early education.

Montessori Certified Toddler Lead Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Montessori credentials required (AMS, AMI, or equivalent certification)
• Must meet all state preschool lead teacher requirements
• High level of flexibility and willingness to work within business hours
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a lead role, implementing Montessori philosophy, curriculum and techniques
• A strong commitment to Montessori method and philosophy

Montessori Certified Toddler Lead Job Responsibilities:

• A Montessori-certified Montessori Certified Toddler Lead will accept the philosophy of Cadence Education and will work as part of the teaching team to encourage a positive learning environment for all children within the center
• Display a strong commitment to the Montessori method and philosophy
• Prepare the classroom environment daily to address the needs of the children
• Maintain a nurturing and patient demeanor to facilitate a calm and positive atmosphere
• Document and share with parents the important milestones in a child’s day
• Collaborate with other passionate preschool teachers and leaders to implement an engaging and developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Respect and observe children's interests. Intervene when needed to maintain safety. Enhance children's play with language, toys, and activities
• Encourage and model social behavior and expectations which are developmentally appropriate
• Share ideas in planning a daily schedule which provides a balance of activities: quiet/active, indoor/outdoor, fine/gross motor, etc.

Key words: education, early childhood, EEC, daycare, teacher, instructional aide, assistant teacher, infant, toddler, preschool, kindergarten, childcare, caregiver