11h ago

Lead Toddler Teacher

Old Town, Chicago

$40k-$50k / year

full-timeeducation

๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll lead a mixed-age toddler classroom in a Montessori environment, preparing beautiful, orderly spaces that invite exploration and support independence. Through careful observation and individualized lessons, you'll help each child develop language, coordination, self-regulation, and confidence. This role offers fully sponsored Montessori certification and a collaborative, supportive network of peers.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Observe each child closely to support their development
  • Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly classroom
  • Provide lessons in practical life skills and language
  • Build trusting relationships with children and families

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • Interest in pursuing Montessori certification through Prepared Montessorian Institute (or previously earned diploma)
  • Experience working with children ages 0โ€“3 in a group care setting
  • Alignment with child-led educational approaches (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or similar)
  • Required ECE or Child Development credits and a Bachelor's degree (Child-related field)

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Previously earned Montessori diploma
  • Experience in Reggio Emilia approach

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐ŸŽ“ Sponsored Montessori diploma training and ongoing professional development
  • ๐Ÿฅ Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • ๐ŸŒด Paid time off and paid holidays
  • ๐Ÿ‘ถ 75% tuition discount for up to two children at any Guidepost school
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Clear opportunities for career growth and leadership advancement

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-3 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Resume/CV Reviewยท 1 week
  2. 2Phone Screenยท 30 min
  3. 3Interview with School Leadershipยท 1 hour
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