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Lead Infant Teacher

Deerfield, Illinois

$40,000-$50,000 / year

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Description

Lead a mixed-age infant classroom in a Montessori environment. You'll prepare the classroom, observe each child, and provide individualized care to nurture independence, curiosity, and confidence in infants, honoring their unique rhythms and needs.

Requirements

  • Interest in pursuing Montessori certification or prior Montessori diploma
  • Experience working with children ages 0-3 in group care
  • Alignment with child-led educational philosophies
  • ECE or Child Development credits
  • Bachelor's degree (Child related field)

Responsibilities

  • Observe each child to understand 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
  • Support independence by encouraging children to participate in care activities
  • Build warm relationships with children and families; partner with parents
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