Montessori Assistant Teacher — Training & Growth

Guidepost Montessori; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully sponsored Montessori diploma

75% tuition discount

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Growth and mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori in Downers Grove, IL is hiring an Assistant Teacher to support a mixed-age Montessori classroom for children from 3 months to 6 years old. You’ll observe, prepare learning spaces, and guide individual and small-group activities, fostering independence and confidence in a calm, respectful environment.

From day one, you’ll be part of a supportive team, with sponsored Montessori diploma training, mentorship, and a strong benefits package including health, dental, vision, paid

Qualifications

• Experience working with children ages 0–6 in a school or childcare setting.
• Interest in learning and growing within the Montessori approach.

Responsibilities

• Observe children closely to understand and support their individual 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 foster a strong classroom community

Skills

Montessori familiarity

Childcare passion

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Guidepost Montessori in Downers Grove, IL is hiring an Assistant Teacher to support a mixed-age Montessori classroom for children from 3 months to 6 years old. You’ll observe, prepare learning spaces, and guide individual and small-group activities, fostering independence and confidence in a calm, respectful environment.

From day one, you’ll be part of a supportive team, with sponsored Montessori diploma training, mentorship, and a strong benefits package including health, dental, vision, paid