Lead Preschool Teacher - Evanston, IL

Guidepost Montessori
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 40,000 - 50,000 annuallyFunction: Education & TrainingEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Empathy","Relationship-building","Collaboration","Leadership"]

Lead a Montessori-based preschool classroom (ages 3–6) focused on child-led learning, independence, and continuous development. The role involves observing individual progress, preparing an orderly environment, guiding students through practical life and academic activities, building strong relationships with children and families, and collaborating with parents to support each child’s growth.

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Guidepost Montessori
Guidepost Montessori
3 months ago

Lead Preschool Teacher - Evanston, IL

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Job Summary

Lead a Montessori-based preschool classroom (ages 3–6) focused on child-led learning, independence, and continuous development. The role involves observing individual progress, preparing an orderly environment, guiding students through practical life and academic activities, building strong relationships with children and families, and collaborating with parents to support each child’s growth.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Education & Training
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Observe each child closely to understand and support their physical, intellectual, and emotional development.
  • •Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly classroom that fosters concentration and independence.
  • •Encourage self-confidence by supporting children as they learn to “do it themselves.”
  • •Provide individualized and small-group lessons in practical life, literacy, math, and beyond.
  • •Build strong, respectful relationships with children and families.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 40,000 - 50,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionTuition DiscountLearning Budget

Key Requirements

  • •Montessori diploma for ages 3–6, or willingness to obtain certification (fully sponsored)
  • •Experience working with children ages 3–6 in a group learning environment
  • •Alignment with child-led philosophies such as Montessori or Reggio Emilia
  • •ECE or Child Development credits required
  • •Bachelor’s degree (Child related field)
Experience:Early childhood education
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationEmpathyRelationship-buildingCollaborationLeadership
Certifications:Montessori diploma
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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