11h ago
Lead Toddler Teacher
Downers Grove, Illinois
$40k-$50k / year
full-timeeducation
๐ผ About This Role
You'll lead a mixed-age toddler classroom in a Montessori environment designed to support independence and exploration. Your leadership will empower toddlers to develop language, coordination, and self-regulation while building a foundation for lifelong learning. This role offers fully sponsored Montessori certification and a supportive network of peers.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Observe each child to support physical, emotional, and cognitive development
- Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly classroom
- Provide lessons in practical life skills and language development
- Build warm relationships with children and families
๐ Requirements
- Interest in pursuing Montessori certification or previously earned diploma
- Experience working with children ages 0โ3 in group care
- Alignment with child-led educational approaches like Montessori
- Bachelor's degree in child-related field
โจ Nice to Have
- Previous Montessori diploma
- ECE or Child Development credits
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ Sponsored Montessori diploma training
- ๐ฐ Competitive salary $40,000 - $50,000
- ๐ฅ Health, dental, and vision insurance
- ๐๏ธ Paid time off and holidays
- ๐ถ 75% tuition discount for up to two children
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-3 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Phone Screenยท 30 min
- 2Interview with School Leaderยท 45 min
- 3Classroom Observationยท 60 min
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