Job Description
La Prima Casa Montessori is a well-established Montessori preschool with more than 20 years of educating the South Florida youth. We are currently searching for a Lead Teacher for our Upper Elementary program for the 2026-2027 School Year.
SUMMARY
Guides the children in the classroom, plans and directs long and short-range activities, and assumes responsibility for the safety, welfare, and education of the students
Montessori Leadership
• Establish and maintain classroom culture, paying particular attention to the needs of students or parents new to the Montessori philosophy
• Lead with enthusiasm, confidence, punctuality, and team spirit
• Plan, prepare and maintain all units of study, lessons, and materials
• Ensure that children arrive each day in a clean, well-prepared Montessori learning environment.
• Spend at least 30 minutes daily preparing the classroom for the following day
• Contribute to classroom and facility clean-up as requested by the school administration
• Regularly review student progress, teaching priorities, and classroom concerns with Assistant Teacher
• Maintain individual student records necessary for progress monitoring
• Call to the attention of the Administrator any students with special difficulties or needs and be prepared to discuss with parents
• Implement and update curriculum as student needs dictate
• Contact and meet with specialists and/or parents regarding children with special needs
• Schedule all guest presenters and organize field trips
• Prepare Kindergarteners for standardized testing
• Plan and prepare children and the materials needed to perform annual shows for families
• Promote healthy eating practices, encouraging grace and courtesy during meal times
• Care for all classroom animals and plants
• Organize teacher planning days for changing out materials, cleaning, reorganizing works, and providing feedback and training as needed
Record-Keeping:
• Carefully observe and keep records on each student’s individual progression through the classroom, always being available to offer gentle guidance
• Organize a record-keeping system for aides regarding children’s works
• Record and maintain student progress and attendance using Montessori Workspace
• Complete individual Montessori records, including Parent-Teacher Conference forms for all students for their permanent folders twice a year
Supervision of Classroom Assistants
• Advise administration on the hiring of classroom assistants, making sure an effective team/learning environment is created and maintained through careful oversight of and feedback to those aides
• Provide supervision to assistant teacher, including guidance, development, and evaluation with help from the Director
• Be responsible and ensure that all classroom assistants are in adherence to school policies
• Conduct weekly classroom staff meetings
• Conduct 5-10 hours of training to assist within the first month of the school year
• Participate in staff evaluations
Hours: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• Formal Educational Qualifications: o B.S., B.A. degree or higher in Education, Early Childhood Education/Child Development; or o B.S., B.A. degree or higher out of field WITH at least twelve (12) college credit hours in early childhood education/child development AND at least 480 hours experience in an education setting serving children ages birth through eight (8).
• Montessori Accreditation Certificate by AMI or AMS (NICE TO HAVE)
• First Aid/CPR Training
• 40-clock-hour Introductory Child Care training comprised of Part I and Part II courses
• 5-clock-hour (or .5 Continue Education Units) Early Literacy and Language Development, within 1 year of employment
• 10 clock hours of Annual In-service training completed between July 1 and June 30 each year
PREFERRED SKILLS
• National Early Childhood Certificate - Active National Child Development Associate (CDA) or another early childhood credential that meets or exceeds the requirements of the National CDA and is recognized by regulatory agencies in at least five (5) states. Recognition is determined by the Department.
• Active Birth through Five Child Care Credential ( Formerly the Florida Child Development Associate
• Equivalency Credential (CDAE)
• ):
• Active School-Age Child Care Credential ( Formerly the Florida School-Age Certification)
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
Education:
• Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
• Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
• English (Required)
License/Certification:
• Teaching Certification (Preferred)
• AMS or AMI certification (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
• Miami, FL 33129: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
SUMMARY
Guides the children in the classroom, plans and directs long and short-range activities, and assumes responsibility for the safety, welfare, and education of the students
Montessori Leadership
• Establish and maintain classroom culture, paying particular attention to the needs of students or parents new to the Montessori philosophy
• Lead with enthusiasm, confidence, punctuality, and team spirit
• Plan, prepare and maintain all units of study, lessons, and materials
• Ensure that children arrive each day in a clean, well-prepared Montessori learning environment.
• Spend at least 30 minutes daily preparing the classroom for the following day
• Contribute to classroom and facility clean-up as requested by the school administration
• Regularly review student progress, teaching priorities, and classroom concerns with Assistant Teacher
• Maintain individual student records necessary for progress monitoring
• Call to the attention of the Administrator any students with special difficulties or needs and be prepared to discuss with parents
• Implement and update curriculum as student needs dictate
• Contact and meet with specialists and/or parents regarding children with special needs
• Schedule all guest presenters and organize field trips
• Prepare Kindergarteners for standardized testing
• Plan and prepare children and the materials needed to perform annual shows for families
• Promote healthy eating practices, encouraging grace and courtesy during meal times
• Care for all classroom animals and plants
• Organize teacher planning days for changing out materials, cleaning, reorganizing works, and providing feedback and training as needed
Record-Keeping:
• Carefully observe and keep records on each student’s individual progression through the classroom, always being available to offer gentle guidance
• Organize a record-keeping system for aides regarding children’s works
• Record and maintain student progress and attendance using Montessori Workspace
• Complete individual Montessori records, including Parent-Teacher Conference forms for all students for their permanent folders twice a year
Supervision of Classroom Assistants
• Advise administration on the hiring of classroom assistants, making sure an effective team/learning environment is created and maintained through careful oversight of and feedback to those aides
• Provide supervision to assistant teacher, including guidance, development, and evaluation with help from the Director
• Be responsible and ensure that all classroom assistants are in adherence to school policies
• Conduct weekly classroom staff meetings
• Conduct 5-10 hours of training to assist within the first month of the school year
• Participate in staff evaluations
Hours: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• Formal Educational Qualifications: o B.S., B.A. degree or higher in Education, Early Childhood Education/Child Development; or o B.S., B.A. degree or higher out of field WITH at least twelve (12) college credit hours in early childhood education/child development AND at least 480 hours experience in an education setting serving children ages birth through eight (8).
• Montessori Accreditation Certificate by AMI or AMS (NICE TO HAVE)
• First Aid/CPR Training
• 40-clock-hour Introductory Child Care training comprised of Part I and Part II courses
• 5-clock-hour (or .5 Continue Education Units) Early Literacy and Language Development, within 1 year of employment
• 10 clock hours of Annual In-service training completed between July 1 and June 30 each year
PREFERRED SKILLS
• National Early Childhood Certificate - Active National Child Development Associate (CDA) or another early childhood credential that meets or exceeds the requirements of the National CDA and is recognized by regulatory agencies in at least five (5) states. Recognition is determined by the Department.
• Active Birth through Five Child Care Credential ( Formerly the Florida Child Development Associate
• Equivalency Credential (CDAE)
• ):
• Active School-Age Child Care Credential ( Formerly the Florida School-Age Certification)
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
Education:
• Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
• Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
• English (Required)
License/Certification:
• Teaching Certification (Preferred)
• AMS or AMI certification (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
• Miami, FL 33129: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Upper Elementary Teacher position is now open for candidates interested in the Teacher Jobs sector. This role in Miami offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Teacher Jobs is a plus.