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Lead Infant Teacher
Deerfield, Illinois
$40,000-$50,000 / year
full-timemideducation
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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