Montessori Assistant Teacher — Growth, Training & Impact

Socket.dev; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Montessori diploma training

Tuition discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori in Downers Grove is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support a mixed-age classroom (Infant to 6 years) and help create a calm, engaging learning environment where children explore and grow at their own pace.

You will assist in preparing beautiful spaces and supporting individualized and small-group activities, all while showing respect, patience, and care for each child. This role emphasizes building confidence and joy in learning.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children ages 0-6 in a school or childcare setting.
• Positive, adaptable, and collaborative mindset.
• Genuine love for working with young children.
• Interest in learning and growing within the Montessori approach (prior Montessori experience welcome but not required).

Responsibilities

• Observe children closely to understand and support their 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 Teachers and team members to create a strong classroom community.

Skills

Experience with children

Positive, adaptable mindset

Collaborative team player

Interest in Montessori approach

Job description

Guidepost Montessori in Downers Grove is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support a mixed-age classroom (Infant to 6 years) and help create a calm, engaging learning environment where children explore and grow at their own pace.

You will assist in preparing beautiful spaces and supporting individualized and small-group activities, all while showing respect, patience, and care for each child. This role emphasizes building confidence and joy in learning.