Guidepostmontessori

Child Care and Preschool Teachers

Greater Chicago and Illinois Suburbs . Posted 4 months ago

The role

You will lead or support a mixed-age Montessori classroom for children from infancy through age six. You will observe children, prepare the classroom environment, and build partnerships with families.

What you will do

  • Lead or support a mixed-age Montessori classroom
  • Observe children closely to understand and support their individual development
  • Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly classroom learning environment
  • Foster independence through respectful guidance and encouragement
  • Build strong partnerships with families
  • Collaborate with fellow team members to create a positive classroom community

Required qualifications

  • Experience working with young children in a preschool, childcare, daycare or school setting
  • A passion for early childhood education and child development
  • A collaborative, adaptable, and positive mindset
  • Required ECE or Child Development credits, where applicable
  • Interest in pursuing our fully sponsored Montessori diploma through the Prepared Montessorian Institute

Nice to have

  • Prior Montessori experience

Benefits

  • Fully sponsored Montessori diploma training through the Prepared Montessorian Institute (PMI)
  • Ongoing coaching, mentorship, and professional development
  • Clear pathways for career advancement
  • 75% tuition discount for up to two children at any Guidepost Montessori school
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays

About the company

Guidepost Montessori is a growing network of over 100 schools across the U.S. and Asia, serving children from 3 months to 6 years old.

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