10h ago
Lead Infant Teacher
Naperville, Illinois
$40k-$50k / year
full-timeeducation
๐ผ About This Role
You'll lead a mixed-age infant classroom in a Montessori environment designed to support independence and discovery. You'll observe each child closely and provide individualized care that honors their unique rhythms. You'll help infants develop trust in themselves and the world around them.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Observe each child to support their development
- Respect natural rhythms for sleeping, eating, and toileting
- Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly environment
- Support independence through care activities
- Build relationships with children and families
๐ Requirements
- Interest in Montessori certification or prior diploma
- Experience working with children ages 0-3 in group care
- ECE or Child Development credits
- Bachelor's degree in child-related field
โจ Nice to Have
- Prior Montessori diploma
- Alignment with child-led educational philosophies
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ Sponsored Montessori diploma training
- ๐ต Competitive salary $40,000-$50,000
- ๐ฅ Health, dental, and vision insurance
- โฐ Paid time off and holidays
- ๐ถ 75% tuition discount for up to two children
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Applicationยท 1 week
- 2Phone Screenยท 30 min
- 3Interviewยท 1 hour
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