Career Opportunities
Substitute Teacher Position Available
Location: Diablo Valley Montessori School, Lafayette, CA
Program Areas: Infant Toddler and Preschool
Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced early childhood educator to join our team as a Substitute Teacher. The ideal candidate will be warm, enthusiastic, and possess excellent interpersonal skills. You should enjoy working collaboratively with a team and be committed to providing high-quality care and education.
Qualifications:
- Availability to work flexible hours between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Minimum of 12 ECE Units
- Classroom experience with young children
- Live Scan and TB clearance
- Immunizations: MMR, TDap, Influenza, and COVID-19
- Physical ability to move easily throughout the classroom, interact with children, and lift up to 35 pounds
Salary Range: $21.00 – $25.00 per hour
Application Instructions: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and transcripts
Assistant Teacher (Floater) - Infant Toddler House
Location: Diablo Valley Montessori School, Lafayette, CA
Position Overview: Diablo Valley Montessori School is seeking assistant teachers to join our Infant Toddler program. We are looking for warm, enthusiastic individuals with excellent interpersonal skills who can work cooperatively and effectively as part of a team. The ideal candidates will have a deep love and respect for children and a passion for creating an educational environment that encourages each child’s unique abilities and gifts, allowing for freedom within limits.
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:15 PM
Requirements:
- Minimum of 12 ECE Units
- Classroom experience with young children
- Ability to adapt to a flexible floater schedule and work in various classrooms within the Infant Toddler program
- Live Scan and TB clearances
- MMR, DTAP, Flu, and COVID-19 vaccinations required
- Physical ability to move easily through the classroom, engage with children on the floor, and lift up to 40 pounds
- Experience in a Montessori classroom is preferred
Salary Range: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour
Benefits: DVMS offers a competitive hourly rate along with health and dental benefits, generous sick, vacation, and holiday pay, a 403B retirement plan, and professional development opportunities.
Application Instructions: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and transcripts to
About DVMS: Diablo Valley Montessori School is a partnership between its teaching staff, parents, and administration, dedicated to providing the highest quality Montessori education. We support the development of a professional, skilled, and nurturing staff and encourage the active involvement and participation of our families.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Lead Infant/Toddler Montessori Teacher
Diablo Valley Montessori School
8:30 – 5:00
The Opportunity
Diablo Valley Montessori School is seeking a dedicated, AMS or AMI Credentialed Lead Teacher to join our Infant and Toddler Community (ages 3–18 months).
- In this role, you will work in close partnership with our Head Teacher to foster an enriching environment where every child is encouraged to reach their fullest academic, emotional, and social potential. We are looking for a collaborative professional who believes in the “dynamic partnership” between child, parent, and educator. If you are passionate about the Montessori framework and thrive in a collegial, supportive atmosphere, we want to meet you.
Key Responsibilities
- Care of Children: A compassionate, nurturing attitude to support daily student activities inside and outside of the classroom. Maintain a calm, caring attitude and constant observation of the children to respectfully enforce ground rules and classroom behavior guidelines. Use Positive Discipline techniques to aid in the social and emotional development of each child.
- Environment & Curriculum: Maintain a beautiful, orderly, and developmentally appropriate Montessori environment. Plan and implement lessons that spark curiosity and support individual independence.
- Observation & Record Keeping: Conduct thoughtful observations to guide individualized development. Maintain accurate progress records and provide meaningful insights during parent communications.
- Mentorship & Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with the Head Teacher to ensure a seamless, respectful classroom culture. Mentor assistant teachers with supportive guidance, encouraging their active participation in observing and supporting child milestones.
- Holistic & Responsive Care: Prioritize the physical and emotional well-being of every child. Provide warm, responsive care that follows the child, cultivating confidence and trust while strictly adhering to licensing and safety standards.
- Professional Communication: Maintain proactive, informed communication with families through verbal daily check-ins (drop-off/pick-up) and digital platforms (Brightwheel, email, and class newsletters).
- Community Engagement: Build respectful relationships with families to bridge the Montessori experience between school and home.
Qualifications
- Education: Minimum 15 “core” ECE units, including Infant/Toddler units.
- Certification: Montessori 0–3 Certification from a MACTE-accredited program (AMS or AMI).
- Experience: Previous experience as a Lead or Head Teacher at the 0–3 level is strongly preferred.
- Skills: Exceptional interpersonal skills; a nurturing, patient, and professional “classroom presence.”
- Requirements: Current CPR/First Aid certification, required vaccinations, LiveScan fingerprinting, and the physical stamina for floor-level engagement (lifting, bending, and active play).
Compensation
- $28.00 – $34.50/hour
- Generous vacation and paid holidays
- Medical and dental
- Professional development support
Why Join DVMS?
We are looking for a “true believer” in the Montessori method. At DVMS, we offer a community where your expertise is respected, your professional growth is supported, and your passion for educating the “full human potential” is shared by every colleague.
We look forward to hearing from you!
