1d ago
Lead Infant Teacher
Chicago, IL
$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 natural development. You'll observe each child closely and provide individualized care that honors their unique rhythms. This role offers fully sponsored Montessori certification.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Observe each child to support physical, emotional, and cognitive development
- Respect and follow each child's natural rhythms for sleeping, eating, and toileting
- Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly environment fostering trust and exploration
- Build warm relationships with children and families, partnering on growth
๐ Requirements
- Experience working with children ages 0โ3 in a group care setting
- Alignment with child-led educational philosophies like Montessori or Reggio Emilia
- Required ECE or Child Development credits
- Bachelor's degree in a child-related field
โจ Nice to Have
- Prior Montessori diploma
- Interest in pursuing fully sponsored Montessori certification
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ Sponsored Montessori diploma training and ongoing professional development
- ๐ฅ Health, dental, and vision insurance
- ๐๏ธ Paid time off and paid holidays
- ๐ฐ 75% tuition discount for up to two children at any Guidepost school
- ๐ Clear pathways for career growth and leadership advancement
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Application Reviewยท 1-2 weeks
- 2Phone Screenยท 30 min
- 3Interviewยท 1 hour
- 4Offerยท 1 week
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