Guidepostmontessori
Full Time Toddler Assistant Teacher
Deerfield, Illinois. Posted 10 days ago
The role
Assistant Teachers support Montessori classrooms serving infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged children. You will help prepare learning spaces and support children through individualized and small-group activities.
What you will do
- Observe children closely to understand and support their individual needs
- Help prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly classroom environment
- Support individual and small-group learning activities
- Build warm, respectful relationships with children and families
- Collaborate with Lead Guides and fellow team members to create a strong classroom community
- Support daily classroom routines, including meals, transitions, outdoor play and age-appropriate care
- Encourage children to develop independence through everyday activities
- Help maintain a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment for every child
Required qualifications
- A genuine love for working with children
- A positive, adaptable and collaborative mindset
- Dependability and a willingness to learn
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
- Interest in learning and growing within the Montessori approach
- Ability to meet applicable Illinois DCFS requirements for working in a licensed childcare center
Nice to have
- Previous experience in childcare, daycare or preschool
- Experience as a nanny, babysitter or camp counselor
- Experience working with infants, toddlers or preschool-aged children
- Montessori classroom experience
Benefits
- Fully sponsored Montessori diploma training through the Prepared Montessorian Institute
- Hands-on training and mentorship
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 75% tuition discount for up to two children at any Guidepost school
- Ongoing professional development
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
- A supportive network of peers
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.