Montessori Toddler Teacher

Company: Earl Montessori

Earl Montessori is hiring a Montessori Guide (Teacher) for our Nakhon Pathom branch.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop individualized learning plans based on each child's interests and abilities.
• Prepare a Montessori environment that fosters independent, self-directed learning.
• Observe, record, and assess children's growth, behavior, and progress.
• Cultivate a nurturing, stimulating, and inclusive non-competitive environment.
• Communicate with parents regularly to discuss their child's progress and development.
• Guide and inspire children in self-motivated learning, encouraging their natural curiosity.
• Provide hands-on materials and resources to support exploration, learning activities, and imaginative play.
• Teach and demonstrate practical life skills, including dressing, feeding, and grooming.
• Treat all children with respect, acknowledging their individuality and avoiding comparisons.
• Support and encourage positive social interactions among children.
• Prepare and present materials that introduce math, language, science, and social studies concepts.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and inviting environment, addressing minor cleaning tasks when necessary.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
• Keep up to date with Montessori methods, child development research, and school policies to ensure best practices.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year in an educational or childcare setting; Montessori experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of child development and Montessori learning principles.
• Effective behavior management and observation skills.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills to manage classroom materials and cleanliness.
• Personal attributes: patient, nurturing, responsible, and culturally sensitive.

Additional Requirements

• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Physical ability to assist young children and set up the classroom.

Working Hours & Schedule

You will work 8 hours per day with a 1-hour break. The workweek is 5 days with 2 days off, which typically fall on weekdays. Our working style aligns with that of a company employee.

Class Structure & Size

• Classes vary in duration: either 1.5 hours or 3 hours, depending on the daily schedule.
• Small class sizes: no more than 4 children per classroom. If a class has more than 4 children, an additional teacher will be assigned.
• Example: you may teach a 3-hour class with one child and a 1.5-hour class with two children simultaneously, with differing end times.

Branch Team Structure

• Each branch typically operates with a team of 1–2 teachers, 1 Thai assistant teacher, and 1 branch salesperson.