Guidepostmontessori
Seasonal Assistant Teacher
Naperville, Illinois. Posted 3 days ago
The role
You will support Infant, Toddler, and Children's House (ages 3–6) classrooms during holiday breaks. You will help prepare the classroom, observe children, and support individual and small-group learning.
What you will do
- Help keep classrooms running smoothly during the holiday break season
- Observe children closely to understand and support their individual needs
- Help prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly classroom
- Support individual and small-group learning activities
- Build warm, respectful relationships with children and families
- Work alongside Lead Guides and the rest of the team to keep a strong classroom community
Required qualifications
- Experience working with young children (infants through age 6) in a school, childcare, camp, or nanny setting
- A positive, flexible, and team-minded attitude
- A love for working with young children
- Availability during school holiday breaks
Nice to have
- Montessori experience
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling, with full-time and part-time options
- A path to full-time employment for seasonal team members who are a strong fit
- Hands-on mentorship from experienced Montessori Lead Guides
- A supportive network of peers who value collaboration and shared best practices
- For team members who move into permanent roles: fully sponsored Montessori diploma training through the Prepared Montessorian Institute
- For team members who move into permanent roles: 75% tuition discount for up to two children at any Guidepost school
- For team members who move into permanent roles: health, dental, and vision insurance
- For team members who move into permanent roles: paid time off and holidays
Before you apply
- Strong seasonal Assistant Guides may be offered a full-time position
About the company
Guidepost Montessori is a growing network of more than 80 schools across the U.S. and Asia, serving children from 3 months to 6 years old. Its mission is to help every child reach their highest potential academically, socially, and emotionally.