Lead and Assistant Preschool Teacher

Guidepost Montessori
Kildeer, Illinois, United States
Full-time
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Are you an Early Childhood Educator who is passionate about guiding young children to more independence? If so, then join us on our mission to dramatically increase the accessibility of authentic Montessori education to children around the world!

We are now hiring a Lead Teacher and Assistant Teachers for our Infant, Toddler, and Children's House (ages 3-6) classroom as we work to grow our Montessori school in the Kildeer, IL area!

What we offer :

  • Sponsored MACTE-accredited Montessori Teacher Diploma ($5,000 value)
  • 75% tuition discount for two children at any school in our network (we serve children 3 months through 12th grade)
  • Flexible paid time off and paid holidays
  • Competitive salary
  • Excellent compensation package including health, dental, and vision insurance, and a retirement 401(k) account
  • Ongoing professional development and a network of supportive peers and mentors who regularly share best practices
  • Career growth and promotion opportunities in our national network

We'd love to talk to you if you :

  • A degree in ECE or Child Development or CDA preferred; minimum of 6 college units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development
  • At least 1 year of work experience with 0-6 year old children
  • Are interested in free training to become Montessori certified, or currently have a 0-3 or 3-6 diploma
  • Have experience with the appropriate ages in a group setting, such as a preschool, daycare, childcare, nursery, or Reggio Emilia center
  • 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
  • Take pride in your work and are friendly with error
  • 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 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.

Apply today to join our team!

About Guidepost Montessori :

Guidepost Montessori is a community of educators who are driven by a deep desire to bring about widespread change in education today.

To meet the needs of 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.

To that end, we are committed to dramatically increasing the amount of high-fidelity, authentic Montessori programs, not only in the US, but around the globe!Guidepost Montessori is a project of Higher Ground Education.

You can learn more about our mission by visiting http : / / tohigherground.com /

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