Montessori Aftercare Assistant Teacher

Learning Care Group; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as Assistant Teachers. This role involves supporting the Montessori Guide in creating engaging learning experiences for children in a nurturing environment. With a focus on collaboration and community, the position offers opportunities for professional growth through extensive training. Employees enjoy a supportive culture that values their contributions and provides competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package. Join a dedicated team where you can make a lasting impact on the lives of young learners.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Education Assistance

401K with Company Match

Child Care Discount

Life and Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in licensed child care centers or Montessori schools is required.
• Montessori training or certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Montessori Guide or Lead Teacher in classroom activities.
• Facilitate interactive learning experiences in a Montessori setting.

Skills

Child Care Experience

Montessori Method Knowledge

Communication Skills

Observation and Assessment

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Montessori Certification or Training

Job description

Our Montessori school has been proudly serving our community for many years. With trained, dedicated educators (some with decades of experience), we provide an authentic Montessori experience in an early education setting. With mixed-age classrooms and carefully curated Montessori materials, we embrace the authentic Montessori Method, as we guide young learners toward the future, so they become innovative thinkers, good citizens, and able leaders.

Every classroom is a community with a team of educators collaborating to provide an authentic experience to the children. The Assistant Teacher supports the Montessori Guide or Lead Teacher in all classroom areas.

As an Assistant Teacher, you’ll:

• Always caring! Follow all licensing guidelines, school, and company standards to ensure the daily care of every child.
• Always inspiring! Working with a Montessori Guide or Lead Teacher, facilitate fun and interactive learning experiences in an authentic Montessori classroom.
• Always engaged! Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan activities for children, as well as effectively communicate with families under the guidance of your lead teacher/guide.
• Always learning! Complete extensive training that provides insight on child care and development topics.

We want joyful, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have:

• Experience in a licensed child care center, Montessori school, or related field.
• Completed a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Met state requirements for education; additional school requirements may apply.
• Montessori training, certification, or experience preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation based on Position, Education, and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options.

Hourly Rates:

• Assistant Teacher- $15.30- $17.54
• Teacher- $15.50- $17.54
• Lead Teacher- $16.56- $18.54

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA) provided for full-time employees, Limited medical offered for part-time workers.

Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification, 401K (plus company match), life and disability insurance, and child care discount available to all employees.

Monday-Friday work week.

Your neighborhood Montessori school is supported by Montessori Unlimited, a nationwide network of authentic Montessori schools. As part of Learning Care Group—a community of inspired, bold, dedicated individuals—we invite you to be a difference maker. Here, you’ll find a dynamic environment and culture that is open, friendly, welcoming, and collaborative. Are you ready to make a strong, lasting, positive impact on children? Then join Montessori Unlimited, where we know our best asset is our people. We’ve made a commitment to ensure you feel valued, with a robust, comprehensive offering that exceeds expectations. That means competitive compensation, a targeted range of health and wellness benefits, and retirement planning, with our new 401k match. For us, it’s simple: Provide great rewards, keep employees engaged, and develop difference makers. We encourage your talent, recognize your potential, and support your growth, to be an inspiring, innovative force that prepares children for the future.

Learning Care Group is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.