1d 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, supporting independence and exploration through individualized lessons and respectful guidance. Your role will help each child develop language, coordination, and self-regulation while building a foundation for lifelong learning.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Observe each child to support physical, emotional, and cognitive development
- Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly classroom
- Support independence by encouraging toddlers to do it themselves
- Provide lessons in practical life skills and language development
๐ Requirements
- Interest in pursuing Montessori certification or previously earned diploma
- Experience working with children ages 0-3 in group care
- Alignment with child-led educational approaches (Montessori, Reggio Emilia)
- 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
- 1Apply onlineยท 15 min
- 2Phone screenยท 30 min
- 3Interview with school leadershipยท 45 min
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