18h ago
Afternoon Assistant Teacher
Deerfield, Illinois
✨ $25k-$35k / yearest.
full-timeeducation
💼 About This Role
You'll support a mixed-age Montessori classroom, helping children ages 0–6 develop independence and confidence. Your role is to prepare engaging learning spaces and support individualized activities. This position offers sponsored Montessori diploma training and career growth opportunities.
🎯 What You'll Do
- Observe children to understand and support individual needs
- Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly classroom environment
- Support individual and small-group learning activities
- Build warm relationships with children and families
📋 Requirements
- Experience working with children ages 3-6 in a school or childcare setting
- A positive, adaptable, and collaborative mindset
- A genuine love for working with young children
- Interest in learning within the Montessori approach
✨ Nice to Have
- Prior Montessori experience
- Certification in early childhood education
- Experience with mixed-age classrooms
🎁 Benefits & Perks
- 🎓 Sponsored Montessori diploma training
- 75% tuition discount for up to two children
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Opportunities for growth and career advancement
📨 Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate
- 1Application Review· 1 week
- 2Phone Interview· 30 min
- 3In-person Interview· 1 hour
🚩 Heads Up
- Role mixes multiple age groups (Infant, Toddler, Children's House) without clear specialization
- No minimum experience level clearly stated
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