Name: Morgan Folk
Phone Number: (206) 522-5992
Email: morgan@littlelaurels.org
Name of School: Little Laurels Montessori Preschool
Location of School: Seattle, WA
Posting Date: 05-15-2025
Age Level: Early Childhood
Position Type: Permanent
Position Title: Montessori Mentor, Scheduler & Afterschool Program Coordinator
Working Hours: Full Time
Pay Range: 48,000-56,000
Ideal Start Date: 09-01-2025
Macte Certification Required? Yes
Job Description
Little Laurels Montessori Preschool is seeking a Montessori Mentor, Scheduler & Afterschool Program Coordinator — a dynamic and organized professional who will wear multiple hats in support of our vibrant preschool community (ages 1.5–6) and our K-5 sister-school Laurel Academy. This is a unique opportunity for a MACTE-certified Montessori educator who thrives in the classroom, as an organizer/coordinator and in creative roles.
You’ll likely spend 50% or more of your day in the classroom — mentoring teachers and supporting consistency across our five preschool rooms. Outside the classroom, you’ll oversee the staff schedule and lead the planning and delivery of engaging after school enrichment programming.
🌱 Primary Responsibilities
🧑🏫 Montessori Mentor (Approx. 20 hours/week)
Model high-quality Montessori practice in classrooms
Support classrooms to provide leads with opportunities for further education
Help elevate Montessori-aligned environments and programming
Lead parent education seminars and “Meet a Montessorian” events
📅 Scheduler
Create and manage staff coverage schedules across five classrooms, based on call-outs
Collaborate with administration to ensure adequate coverage during planned absences or leaves
🎨 Afterschool Program Director
Design and implement engaging afterschool activities for 3–6-year-olds (3-5 days/week)
Ensure afterschool program aligns with Montessori values (child-led, purposeful, creative)
Be present during program hours
Maintain a safe, joyful, and enriching environment after regular school hours
🌟 Who You Are
MACTE-Certified Montessori Teacher (Required)
Experienced in leading a Montessori preschool classroom
Strong communicator with excellent organizational skills
Creative, flexible, and joyful in your approach to children and staff
Comfortable balancing administrative work and prep time with active classroom time
Able to maintain calm and professionalism in a dynamic environment
Enjoys collaborating, planning, and being a part of a team
✅ Requirements
Current MERIT Portable Background Check
TB Test (within past 12 months)
Proof of MMR immunity
Ability to lift 30 pounds
Infant/Child CPR & First Aid (within 90 days)
Bloodborne Pathogens training (within 90 days)
Food Handler’s Permit (within 90 days)
How to apply Email your resume to morgan@littlelaurels.org
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