Montessori Lead Teacher

Tinytots International Daycare & Preschool is an integrated international preschool/ kindergarten in Copenhagen, Denmark, approved by kommunes (municipalities) . We currently have two locations in different parts of the Copenhagen area. Our program is inspired by Highscope and Montessori pedagogical frameworks. Dedicated to providing quality child care, interactive learning and memorable experiences, our preschool program is designed to be different, flexible, and encourage active hands-on learning while introducing age-appropriate academic challenges.

Montessori Lead Teacher:

Tinytots International Daycare and Preschool in Copenhagen, Denmark is looking for experienced and enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator as Montessori Lead Teacher. Lead Teacher is a member of the Leadership team in Tinytots. 

It is essential that you are a natural team player, a proactive person who takes responsibility and ownership of the tasks and you are flexible when it comes to responsibilities and tasks.

Responsibilities:

Montessori Lead Teacher’s role is divided between curriculum and administration.

•    Plan and oversee the implementation of the curriculum and annual wheel for activities and events. Ensure all planning and implementation are complete according to the planned schedule.

•    Ensure hands-on guidance for the teachers and assistant teachers, together with our Lead Curriculum Trainer

•    Monitor and ensure that the learning environment is clean, hygienic, and safe on a continuous basis

•    Prepare Children Assessment Reports/ Recommendations for school leaving children

•    Assist director in taking admission/ parent visits and visits from authorities

•    Assist Parent Committee and director to coordinate events in the center

•    Responsible, together with the director, for team building and well-being for the center. Ensure a cohesive, responsible team culture to drive smooth functioning of the center

•    Communication and promotion for the center in social media and external media

Language, education and experience requirements:

Must have:

•    High level fluency in English (Minimum C1 level; IELTS band 7.5 and above)

•    Bachelor’s degree in education / early childhood education and/ or recognised teaching qualification

•    4-5 years’ of teaching experience in kindergarten / school (early years), with atleast 2 years of experience in leading teams

•    Demonstrable experience in Positive Behaviour Management

Advantageous:

•    Applicants trained and certified in Montessori pedagogy and have atleast 3 years of hands-on experience in implementation of Montessori pedagogy will be given preference

Personal Qualities:

•    Flexible and proactive when it comes to responsibilities and tasks typical for a small but dynamic organisation. Takes ownership for timely completion of activities 

•    Creative and truly passionate to work with children while being extremely patient and caring

•    Can engage and extend the children’s learning through play

•    Sound written and verbal communication skills

•    Great team player while can also work independently

•    Person who is culturally sensitive and thrives in truly international environment

Salary and benefits: We offer highly competitive salary, pension and benefits within international childcare sector in Denmark, in accordance with collective agreements. 

Work-visa: Work visa can be sponsored for the right candidate (non-EU candidates need to have Bachelors degree in education / early childhood education to qualify for work visa sponsorship)

Interviews will be conducted as we receive applications. Please note that due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview process.