Infant & Toddler Program Coordinator

American Montessori Society Inc; Clarendon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K plus company match

Paid time off and paid vacation

50% tuition discount for children

Job summary

Seton Montessori Institute & School in Clarendon Hills, IL, is hiring an Infant & Toddler Program Coordinator to join our leadership team and guide infant and toddler programs. The role focuses on supporting teachers, students, and families, while contributing to teacher education for adult learners.

You will collaborate with staff to maintain high-quality Montessori environments, nurture relationships, and uphold mission-driven values in a renowned AMS/MACTE-accredited community.

Qualifications

• AMS or AMI Montessori Infant & Toddler certification or willingness to complete
• Bachelor’s Degree in any subject
• Minimum of three years of experience working with children in a Montessori setting
• Dedication to Montessori philosophy and to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Completion of Illinois Department of Early Childhood (Daycare Licensing) requirements
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Responsibilities

• Create and support a welcoming and inclusive culture
• Provide leadership to the Infant & Toddler programs faculty and staff
• Ensure licensing and accreditation standards are being met by the school
• Execute educational and administrative policies for the Infant & Toddler programs for children and adults
• Coordinate substitutions, staff meetings, and school closings
• Step into classrooms as an extra set of hands and work directly with children
• Maintain inventory of materials and supplies for Montessori environments
• Coordinate the work of teachers, assistants, and student teachers
• Observe classrooms regularly to assist teachers in evaluating themselves
• Review monthly records and help develop plans for clarification and action
• Support all forms of parent education and involvement in school activities

Skills

Montessori philosophy

Relationship building

Leadership

Program coordination

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Montessori Infant & Toddler certification (AMS/AMI)

Bachelor’s Degree in any subject

Illinois Daycare Licensing requirements

Job description

Seton Montessori Institute and School is hiring an Infant & Toddler Program Coordinator to join our Seton Montessori School community in Clarendon Hills, IL. The Infant & Toddler Program Coordinator will be a member of our leadership team, helping to develop and direct infant and toddler programs at Seton Montessori School. The Program Coordinator is responsible for supporting the teachers, students, and parents, as well as contributing to the formation of adult learners in Seton’s teacher education program, in a variety of ways. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to nurture authentic relationships, develop competence, and foster trust, confidence, and a shared belief in the organization’s mission, vision, and values.

The mission of Seton Montessori Institute & School is to prepare children and adults to become thoughtful, effective agents for peace and progress in themselves, their communities, and the world. Our vision is to be a premier organization for Montessori learning and transformation that is faithful to Montessori’s global vision and design while cultivating a spirit of scientific inquiry, as it intentionally creates diverse and inclusive communities, resulting in a positive local and global impact.

Seton Montessori Institute & School has been educating children since 1965 and preparing adults for work in Montessori settings for over 50 years. Accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS), the school offers all-day and half-day programs for children from infancy through age 12. Situated on a beautiful six-acre campus in the suburbs of Chicago, Seton Montessori School is a lab school for the Seton Montessori Institute, a Montessori teacher education program. Please visit our website www.SetonMontessori.org for more information.

This full-time, year-round position provides an opportunity to work with children, families, and adult learners, on an established and engaged professional team, while receiving great benefits in a highly regarded AMS- and MACTE-accredited Montessori community.

General Responsibilities:

• Create and support a welcoming and inclusive culture
• Provide leadership to the Infant & Toddler programs faculty and staff
• Ensure academic integrity and that licensing and accreditation standards are being met by the school
• Execute educational and administrative policies for the successful operation of the Infant & Toddler programs for children and adults
• Act as a liaison for integration between the staff and the administration
• Serve as the primary contact for parent relationships with the administration
• Coordinate substitutions, staff meetings, and school closings
• Step into classrooms as an extra set of hands as needed, working directly with the children
• Maintain inventory of materials and supplies to ensure complete, beautiful, and age-appropriate Montessori learning environments
• Coordinate the work of teachers, assistants, and student teachers, and ensure that they carry out school educational policies
• Observe each classroom regularly to assist teachers in evaluating themselves and their classroom
• Review monthly record keeping from each classroom and help create plans for any necessary clarification and action
• Support all forms of parent education and involvement in school activities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Montessori Infant & Toddler certification from an AMS or AMI accredited program, or willingness to complete Montessori certification
• Bachelor’s Degree in any subject
• Minimum of three years of experience working with children in a Montessori setting
• Dedication to Montessori philosophy
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Commitment to continued professional development
• Ability to build strong and supportive relationships with parents, staff, and faculty
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative nature and a striving for excellence
• Strong time management and follow-through skills
• Open to feedback from school or teacher education community members
• Completion of Illinois Department of Early Childhood (Daycare Licensing) requirements
• Physical dexterity and ability to lift children up to 40 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in school leadership
• Graduate degree in a related field
• Interest in involvement in the teacher education program

What We Offer:

• Salary range: $50,000-60,000 per year
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• 401K plus company match
• Paid time off and paid vacation
• 50% tuition discount for children attending Seton Montessori School
• Ongoing professional development
• Scholarships available for Montessori certification coursework
• A network of supportive peers and mentors
• Career growth
• The rewarding experience of contributing to a high-quality Montessori school and teacher certification program

Seton Montessori Institute & School is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.