Lead Toddler Teacher - Evanston, IL

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

Lead and support a mixed-age toddler classroom in a Montessori environment, using close observation and individualized, child-led guidance to build independence, language, coordination, self-regulation, and confidence. Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly prepared environment with Montessori materials, teach practical life and language skills, and partner with families to communicate each child’s growth. Collaborate with team members to create a respectful, joyful community.

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Guidepost Montessori
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Lead Toddler Teacher - Evanston, IL

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Job Summary

Lead and support a mixed-age toddler classroom in a Montessori environment, using close observation and individualized, child-led guidance to build independence, language, coordination, self-regulation, and confidence. Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly prepared environment with Montessori materials, teach practical life and language skills, and partner with families to communicate each child’s growth. Collaborate with team members to create a respectful, joyful community.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Education & Training
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead a mixed-age toddler classroom in a Montessori environment designed for exploration and independence.
  • •Observe children closely to support physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
  • •Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly classroom that fosters focus, independence, and exploration.
  • •Provide lessons in practical life skills, language development, and grace and courtesy.
  • •Communicate and collaborate with parents, and lead classroom routines with team members to build a respectful community.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 40,000 - 50,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPaid LeavePaid HolidaysLearning Budget

Key Requirements

  • •Pursue fully sponsored Montessori certification through the Prepared Montessorian Institute, or have a previously earned Montessori diploma.
  • •Experience working with children ages 0–3 in a group care or early learning setting.
  • •Alignment with child-led educational approaches such as Montessori or Reggio Emilia.
  • •Have required ECE or Child Development credits.
  • •Bachelor’s degree in a child-related field.
Experience:Early learning
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:ObservationCommunicationCollaborationLeadershipPatience
Certifications:Montessori certificationMontessori 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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