Lead Infant Teacher

Guidepost Montessori
Chicago
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Education & TrainingEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Empathy","Patience","Teamwork","Observation"]

Lead an infant classroom (ages 0–3) in a Montessori environment, guiding movement, independence, and discovery while observing and supporting each child’s development. Prepare an orderly, engaging space with developmentally appropriate materials, collaborate with families and colleagues, and pursue sponsored Montessori certification. This role centers on child-led learning, strong relationships, and pathways for growth within a supportive, values-driven community.

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Guidepost Montessori
Guidepost Montessori
3 months ago

Lead Infant Teacher

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Job Summary

Lead an infant classroom (ages 0–3) in a Montessori environment, guiding movement, independence, and discovery while observing and supporting each child’s development. Prepare an orderly, engaging space with developmentally appropriate materials, collaborate with families and colleagues, and pursue sponsored Montessori certification. This role centers on child-led learning, strong relationships, and pathways for growth within a supportive, values-driven community.
Location: Chicago
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Education & Training

Key Responsibilities

  • •Observe each child to understand and support their physical, emotional, and cognitive development
  • •Respect and follow each child’s natural rhythms for sleeping, eating, and toileting
  • •Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly environment that fosters trust, movement, and exploration
  • •Support independence by encouraging children to participate in care activities
  • •Build warm, meaningful relationships with children and families

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPaid LeaveTuition Discount

Key Requirements

  • •Montessori certification sponsorship through our Prepared Montessorian Institute or a prior Montessori diploma is required or encouraged
  • •Experience working with children ages 0–3 in a group care setting
  • •Alignment with child-led educational philosophies (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or similar)
  • •ECE or Child Development credits are required
  • •Bachelor’s degree in a child-related field is required
Experience:EducationChildcare
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationEmpathyPatienceTeamworkObservation
Languages:English

Company Brief

Guidepost Montessori
Guidepost Montessori operates a network of Montessori schools offering early childhood and elementary education grounded in Montessori pedagogy, focusing on individualized learning, hands-on materials, and development of independence, curiosity, and academic readiness.
Industry: Education
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: United States
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