Lead Toddler Guide — Montessori Certification Opportunity

Guidepost Montessori; Downers Grove (IL); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary range $40,000–$50,000

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition discount

Career growth

Descripción de la vacante

Guidepost Montessori seeks a Lead Toddler Guide (Teacher) to lead a mixed-age young toddler classroom in a Montessori environment thoughtfully designed to support children during a formative stage of development.

You will observe children, prepare an orderly classroom, provide lessons in practical life skills and language, and encourage independence while building warm relationships with children and families. You’ll join a team dedicated to respectful, joyful learning and leadership development.

Formación

• Interest in pursuing fully sponsored Montessori certification through our Prepared Montessorian Institute, or a previously earned Montessori diploma.
• Experience with babies, infants, and children ages 0–3 in a daycare or preschool classroom.
• Alignment with child-led educational approaches (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or similar).
• Required ECE or Child Development credits

Responsabilidades

• Observe each child closely to understand and support their physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly classroom that fosters focus, independence, and exploration.
• Support independence by encouraging toddlers to “do it themselves.”
• Provide lessons in practical life skills, language development, and grace and courtesy

Conocimientos

Observation

Classroom management

Family communication

Independence fostering

Educación

ECE or Child Development credits

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Montessori diploma or Prepared Montessorian Institute

Herramientas

Montessori materials

Descripción del empleo

Guidepost Montessori seeks a Lead Toddler Guide (Teacher) to lead a mixed-age young toddler classroom in a Montessori environment thoughtfully designed to support children during a formative stage of development.

You will observe children, prepare an orderly classroom, provide lessons in practical life skills and language, and encourage independence while building warm relationships with children and families. You’ll join a team dedicated to respectful, joyful learning and leadership development.