Job Opening for 2025-26
Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher & Toddler Assistant Teacher in Jersey City, NJ, US
*A masterful Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher to nurture and guide our youngest learners
*A dedicated Toddler Assistant Teacher to support and grow alongside the lead teacher
Together, this team will co-create a beautiful and responsive Montessori environment for a group of 12 to 15 toddlers.
This is more than a classroom—it’s a fresh start. With robust professional development, a dedicated program budget, and supportive leadership, this is a unique opportunity to help shape a program from the ground up.
Waterfront Montessori is on a path toward IMC accreditation, and we are deeply committed to maintaining the highest standards of Montessori excellence in all we do.
Desired Qualifications
For the Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher:
*MACTE endorsed Infant/Toddler Montessori credential
*Deep understanding of Montessori philosophy, especially as it applies to children under 3
*Will defend that “the toddler IS the curriculum”
*Warm, calm, and grounded presence; strong observation/reflection practice
*Passion for design and creation
*Collaborative with colleagues to create exceptional environments
*Organized and embracing of the word “pristine” when it comes to the environment
*Nurturing and helpful toward rising Montessorians/Assistants
*Coachable, curious, wants to reframe and see all perspectives
*Consistently offering compassion and patience to our busy, hard-working families
*Understands the role of unlearning on the path to transformation
*Inclusive and welcoming towards all the toddlers, especially when they deviate from any preconceived ideas or “norms” about toddlers
*Commitment to professional growth and accreditation standards of excellence
*Clear, kind, concise communicator
*Takes extreme ownership for outcomes
For the Toddler Assistant Teacher:
*Believes young children are miraculous beings
*Looks for guidance from resources that call to you and commits to learning
*Can be a guide and helper, not a controller, comfortable with ambiguity and experimentation
*Commitment to honor and embrace the Montessori Way while you learn
*Willing to look within and reflect when challenges arise
Do you know someone who would be a great fit?
Interested in co-creating something beautiful for toddlers and their families?
Even if you do not meet all of our desired qualifications, if you feel excited about Montessori education in the early years, please reach out! We care more about who you are and what you believe in, not what’s on your resume.