Lead Preschool Teacher

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

Lead a mixed-age preschool classroom in a Montessori environment for ages 3–6, guiding children through individualized lessons, fostering independence, and building strong relationships with children and families to support holistic development.

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Guidepost Montessori
Guidepost Montessori
2 months ago

Lead Preschool Teacher

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Job Summary

Lead a mixed-age preschool classroom in a Montessori environment for ages 3–6, guiding children through individualized lessons, fostering independence, and building strong relationships with children and families to support holistic development.
Location: Chicago
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Education & Training

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

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionTuition DiscountPaid Holidays

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
  • •Bachelor’s degree in (any field)
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationEmpathyOrganizationCollaborationPatience
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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