1d ago

Lead Preschool Teacher

Evanston, Illinois

$40k-$50k / year

full-timeeducation

πŸ’Ό About This Role

You'll lead a mixed-age preschool classroom in a Montessori environment, nurturing independence and deep learning. Your guidance helps each child develop focus, confidence, and a belief in their abilities. This role offers sponsored Montessori training and a supportive network of educators.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Observe each child to support physical, intellectual, and emotional development
  • Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly classroom
  • Provide individualized and small-group lessons in practical life, literacy, math
  • Build strong, respectful relationships with children and families

πŸ“‹ Requirements

  • Montessori diploma for ages 3–6 or willingness to obtain certification
  • Experience working with children ages 3–6 in a group learning environment
  • Bachelor’s degree in a child-related field
  • Required ECE or Child Development credits

✨ Nice to Have

  • Alignment with child-led philosophies such as Reggio Emilia

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • πŸŽ“ Sponsored Montessori diploma training through the Prepared Montessorian Institute
  • πŸ’° Competitive salary $40,000 - $50,000
  • πŸ₯ Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • πŸ–οΈ Paid time off and paid holidays
  • πŸ‘Ά 75% tuition discount for up to two children

πŸ“¨ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks Β· AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter phone screenΒ· 30 min
  2. 2Hiring manager interviewΒ· 45 min
  3. 3Classroom observation or demo lessonΒ· 60 min
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