Early Years Lead Teacher - Guidepost Montessori

Are you an Early Childhood Educator who is passionate about guiding children in the 0-3 age group to be more independent? If so, join us on our mission to dramatically increase the accessibility of authentic Montessori education to children around the world! 

We are now hiring Lead Teachers and aspiring Montessorians for our Infant/Toddler Guidepost Montessori Oak Brook Campus! 

Your role: 

In this Lead Toddler role, you will create and lead a model classroom. You, and the team you lead, will partner with your families to meet each child's individual needs and foster a deep sense of community within your classroom. You will be provided with a full set of high-quality materials to fuel the child's development, along with a classroom budget to make your classroom unique, and upon hire, you will receive specialized, in-house training from an expert in the Montessori approach to early childhood education. 

Take a tour of our existing campuses to see our classrooms: Deerbrook and Old Town. 

What we offer: 

• 75% tuition discount for two children at any school in our network (we serve children 3 months through 12th grade)
• 4 weeks Accrued PTO, 2 weeks of paid holidays 
• Benefits (health/dental/vision insurance) after 30 days
• 401K
• Employee Referral bonus
• Fully sponsored MACTE-accredited Montessori Teacher Diploma ($5,000 value) 
• Career growth and promotion opportunities in our national network of supportive peers and mentors who regularly share best practices
• Highlighting Employee Assistance Program - Support and guidance for everyday life from caring for an elderly family member to coping with anxiety or depression. Expert advice for work, life and your well being through our MetLife - Employee Assistant Program (EAP) at no additional cost to you! 
• Starting salary around $35-40k

We'd love to talk to you if you:   

• Are teacher qualified per DCFS
• Familiar with child-led philosophies such as Reggio Emilia or Montessori or open to learning more!
• Have experience with the infants and toddlers in a group setting, such as a preschool, daycare, child care, nursery, summer camp, children ministry, coaching experience  
• Help children by giving them the tools to become independent
• Are open to guiding your colleagues, and be guided by them in turn
• Are eager to partner with parents on their child's journey
• Get energized and inspired by working with children!  

Want to learn more about us? 

Guidepost Montessori is a community of educators who truly believe that to meet the needs of today's students and to bring about true progress in the world around us, we need an education model that fosters independence and develops competent, capable, action-oriented thinkers and change agents. For more information about us, check out our website! 

Interested in another location or position? Check out our career page!