11h ago
Lead Preschool Teacher
Downers Grove, Illinois
$40k-$50k / year
full-timeeducation
๐ผ About This Role
You'll lead a mixed-age preschool classroom in a Montessori environment designed to nurture concentration, confidence, and deep learning. Through close observation and individualized lessons, you'll support each child's academic, social, and emotional development. You'll also prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly classroom that fosters independence and joy.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- **Observe** each child closely to support development
- Prepare and maintain a **beautiful, orderly classroom**
- Provide individualized and small-group **lessons**
- Build strong relationships with **children and families**
๐ Requirements
- Montessori diploma for ages 3โ6 or willingness to obtain
- Experience working with children ages 3โ6 in a group setting
- Alignment with child-led philosophies like Montessori or Reggio Emilia
- Bachelor's degree in a child-related field
โจ Nice to Have
- ECE or Child Development credits
- Experience with practical life materials
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 paid holidays
- ๐ถ 75% tuition discount for up to two children
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Application Reviewยท 1 week
- 2Phone Screenยท 30 min
- 3Interviewยท 1 hour
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