1d ago

Lead Toddler Teacher

Downers Grove, Illinois

$40k-$50k / year

full-timeeducation

๐Ÿ’ผ 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.

๐ŸŽฏ 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

๐Ÿ“‹ 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

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Previous Montessori diploma
  • ECE or Child Development credits

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐ŸŽ“ Sponsored Montessori diploma training
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Competitive salary: $40,000-$50,000
  • ๐Ÿฅ Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Paid time off and holidays
  • ๐Ÿ‘ถ 75% tuition discount for up to two children

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-3 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Apply onlineยท 15 min
  2. 2Phone screenยท 30 min
  3. 3Interview with school leadershipยท 45 min
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