Primary Lead Teacher Mandarin, Spanish or English

Primary Lead Teacher (Mandarin, Spanish, or English)

Amici Trilingual Montessori is the only Trilingual Montessori in Arizona. We are seeking a Montessori Lead Teacher who is a native Mandarin, Spanish, or English speaker and a primary teacher who is patient, compassionate, and has a love for early childhood development. The teacher is required to develop and implement Montessori primary curriculum, create a supportive environment, and partner with families.

• Design and develop the prepared environment implementing the Montessori primary curriculum according to school specifications.
• Develop and implement lesson plans tailored to each child.
• Provide one‑on‑one or group lessons and assist primary students who struggle with concepts.
• Conduct observations and assessments to determine academic needs and offer a rich, challenging environment.
• Utilize planning time to meet parents, create lesson plans, change materials, observe after school, and discuss best practices with other primary leads.
• Ensure children transition successfully to first grade by the time they leave Integrated Kindergarten.
• Communicate effectively with parents via interactions, Procare updates, and conferences.
• Use authentic, patient language when communicating with children.
• Promote security and trust through activities and practical life skills.
• Respond calmly to distressed children and comfort them immediately.
• Follow the children and classroom energy rather than a strict schedule.
• Engage primary during recess, ensuring safe, age‑appropriate activities.
• Maintain a positive, professional, kind and inclusive work environment.
• Guide assistant teachers in primary development and collaboration with parents.
• Host weekly team meetings covering updates, material discussion, and training.
• Act as a resource for the Primary Community.
• Pursue continuous learning through professional development.

• AMS or AMI Primary Certified (required).
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience working with primary aged children (2.5‑6 years).
• Strong communication skills with students, families, faculty, and staff.
• Willingness to submit to a background check.
• Ability to commit to the position for a minimum of three years.

Amici Trilingual Montessori (ATM) is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment, free of discrimination or harassment, for its community. ATM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, immigration/citizen status, age, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, disability, socioeconomic status, political affiliation, or any other non‑merit fact. Any person with a concern or allegation of discrimination or harassment shall report it to ATM’s Compliance Coordinator.

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