Lead Montessori Teacher (0–3) - Certification & Growth

Guidepost Montessori; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

75% tuition discount

Career growth & leadership pathways

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori is seeking a Lead Infant or Toddler Teacher to lead a mixed-age classroom (ages 0–3) in a Montessori environment designed to support each child’s natural development. You’ll thoughtfully prepare the classroom, observe each child closely, and provide individualized care that honors their rhythms and needs.

We offer a competitive salary of $40,000–$50,000, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 75% tuition discount for up to two children at any

Qualifications

• Interest in pursuing fully sponsored Montessori certification through our Prepared Montessorian Institute, or prior Montessori diploma.
• Experience working with children ages 0–3 in a daycare, preschool, or early childcare setting.
• Alignment with child-led educational philosophies (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or similar).
• Required ECE or Child Development credits.
• Bachelor’s degree in a child-related field.

Responsibilities

• Observe each child to understand and support their physical, emotional, and cognitive development
• Respect and follow each child’s natural rhythms for sleeping, eating, and toileting
• Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly environment that fosters trust, movement, and exploration
• Support independence by encouraging children to participate in care activities
• Build warm, meaningful relationships with children and families
• Partner closely with parents to support each child’s growth and development
• Lead and collaborate with classroom team members to create a strong, respectful community

Skills

Montessori certification interest

Experience with 0-3

Child-led education philosophy

Education

ECE or Child Development credits

Bachelor’s degree (Child-related field)

Job description

Guidepost Montessori is seeking a Lead Infant or Toddler Teacher to lead a mixed-age classroom (ages 0–3) in a Montessori environment designed to support each child’s natural development. You’ll thoughtfully prepare the classroom, observe each child closely, and provide individualized care that honors their rhythms and needs.

We offer a competitive salary of $40,000–$50,000, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 75% tuition discount for up to two children at any