Montessori Lead Infant Guide: Inspire Independence

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition discount

Montessori diploma training

Career growth

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori in Evanston, IL seeks a Lead Infant Guide to nurture a mixed-age 0–3 classroom within a thoughtful Montessori environment.

You will observe infants, support independence, and partner with families to foster growth and curiosity in a calm, respectful setting.

The role includes sponsored Montessori diploma training, a competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience with children ages 0–3 in group care.
• Ability to observe and support physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Alignment with Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or similar approaches.

Responsibilities

• Observe each child to support development.
• Respect each child’s natural rhythms for sleeping, eating, and toileting.
• Prepare and maintain an orderly environment for independence and exploration.
• Support independence by encouraging involvement in care activities.
• Build warm relationships with children and families.
• Collaborate with parents to support growth and development.
• Lead and collaborate with classroom team for a respectful community.

Skills

Observation

Child development

Montessori philosophy

Communication with families

Education

ECE or Child Development credits

Bachelor’s degree (Child related field)

Job description

Guidepost Montessori in Evanston, IL seeks a Lead Infant Guide to nurture a mixed-age 0–3 classroom within a thoughtful Montessori environment.

You will observe infants, support independence, and partner with families to foster growth and curiosity in a calm, respectful setting.

The role includes sponsored Montessori diploma training, a competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive team.