Full Time Toddler Assistant Teacher

guidepostmontessori; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diploma training

Mentorship

Competitive pay

Insurance

PTO & holidays

Tuition discount

Professional development

Career growth

Support network

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori's Deerbrook campus in Northbrook, IL is hiring Assistant Teachers (Assistant Guides). No Montessori experience required; we provide hands-on training and growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

You'll work with children ages 0-6, helping create calm, engaging spaces, support daily routines, and build loving relationships with families, under the guidance of Lead Guides.

Qualifications

• Genuine love for working with children.
• Positive, adaptable and collaborative mindset.
• Dependability and willingness to learn.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Interest in growing within the Montessori approach.
• Ability to meet Illinois DCFS requirements for licensed childcare.

Responsibilities

• Observe children to understand and support individual needs.
• 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 team members to create a strong classroom community.
• Support daily routines, meals, transitions, outdoor play and age-appropriate care.
• Encourage independence through everyday activities.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment.

Skills

Love for children

Adaptive & collaborative

Dependable & willing to learn

Communication & teamwork

Montessori growth

DCFS eligibility (IL)

Job description

Love working with children? Looking for a rewarding career where you can learn, grow and make a difference every day? We'd love to meet you!

At Guidepost Montessori, we're looking for caring, dependable and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Assistant Teachers (Assistant Guides) at our Deerbrook campus in Northbrook, IL.

No Montessori experience or certification is required! Whether you've worked in childcare, preschool, daycare, nannying or are looking to begin a career in early childhood education, we welcome applicants who are passionate about supporting young children.

We provide hands-on training, professional development and opportunities to grow into leadership roles.

Do work that matters! Every single day.

At Guidepost Montessori, our Assistant Guides play a meaningful role in helping children ages 0-6 develop independence, confidence and a lifelong love of learning.

If you're passionate about working with young children and want to grow in a supportive, purpose-driven environment, we'd love to meet you.

Your Impact

As an Assistant Teacher (Assistant Guide) , you'll support a Montessori classroom serving infants, toddlers or preschool-aged children, helping create a calm, engaging environment where children are empowered to explore, learn and grow at their own pace.

In a Montessori classroom, the environment and the guide work together to support each child's development. You'll assist in preparing beautiful, intentional learning spaces and support children through individualized and small-group activities, always with respect, patience and care.

Most importantly, you'll help children build confidence in themselves and discover what they're capable of achieving.

New to Montessori? That's okay! Our team will help you learn the Montessori approach and develop the skills you need to feel confident and successful in the classroom.

What You'll 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

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is kind, reliable, patient and excited to work with young children.

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

Experience that is helpful but not required:

• 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

No Montessori training? No problem! We provide training and ongoing support to help you become a confident Montessori educator.

What We Offer

• Fully sponsored Montessori diploma training through the Prepared Montessorian Institute
• Hands-on training and mentorship
• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• 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 who value collaboration and shared best practices

About Guidepost Montessori

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.

We believe children are capable and we design an education that nurtures independence, curiosity and joy. Our mission is to transform education by helping every child reach their highest potential academically, socially and emotionally.

Join Our Team!

Whether you're an experienced childcare professional or someone looking to begin a rewarding career in early childhood education, we'd love to hear from you.

You don't need Montessori experience to make a difference. Just bring your passion for children, your willingness to learn and your enthusiasm for helping little learners grow!

Guidepost Global Education and Guidepost Montessori are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We will not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national