1d ago
Lead Infant Montessori Teacher
Deerfield, Illinois
$40k-$50k / year
full-timeeducation
๐ผ About This Role
You'll lead a mixed-age infant classroom (ages 11-15 months) in a Montessori environment designed to nurture independence and curiosity. Your core impact is helping infants develop trust and a foundation for lifelong learning. This role offers fully sponsored Montessori certification and a supportive community.
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
- Partner closely with parents to support each child's growth
๐ Requirements
- Experience working with children ages 0-3 in a group care setting
- Interest in pursuing Montessori certification through the Prepared Montessorian Institute
- Bachelor's degree in a child-related field
- Alignment with child-led educational philosophies like Montessori or Reggio Emilia
โจ Nice to Have
- Prior Montessori diploma
- ECE or Child Development credits
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ฐ Sponsored Montessori diploma training and ongoing professional development
- ๐ฅ Health, dental, and vision insurance
- ๐๏ธ Paid time off and paid holidays
- ๐ 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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