Infant/Young Toddler Teacher

Guidepost Montessori Edgewater is now hiring a Young Toddler Teacher and aspiring Montessorians! Guidepost offers an experience beyond a daycare environment.Yourrole:In this Guide role, you will create and lead a model classroom. You, and the team you lead, will partner with your families to meet each child’s individual needs and foster a deep sense of community within your classroom. You will be provided with a full set of high-quality materials to fuel the child’s development, along with a classroom budget to make your classroom unique, and upon hire, you will receive specialized, in-house training from an expert in the Montessori approach to early childhood education.What we offer: Fully sponsored MACTE-accredited ($5,000value)75% tuition discount for two children at any school in our network (we serve children 3 months through 12th grade)4 Weeks Accrued PTO and 2 weeks paid holidaysBenefits (health/dental/vision) after 30 days401(k) accountEmployee Referral bonusCareer growth and promotion opportunitiesin our national network of supportive peers and mentors who regularly share bestpracticesEmployee Assistance Program - Support and guidance for everyday life from caring for an elderly family member to coping with anxiety or depression. Expert advice for work, life and your well being through our MetLife - Employee Assistant Program (EAP) at no additional cost to you! We'dlove to talk to you if you: Are interested in becoming Montessori certified for the 0-3 year old age groupand are familiar with child-led philosophies such as Reggio Emilia or MontessoriAre teacher qualified in the state of Illinois per DCFS guidelinesHave experience with the appropriate ages in a group setting, such as a preschool, daycare, childcare, or nurseryHelpchildrenbygiving them the tools to becomeindependentAre open to guiding your colleagues, and be guided by them inturnAre eager to partner with parents on their child's journeyTake pride in your work and are friendly with errorHave worked in a fast paced retain or service industry environmentGet energized and inspired by working with children! Want to learn more about us?Guidepost Montessoriis a community of educators who truly believe that to meet the needs of today's 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.For more information about us, check outour!Interested in another location or position? Check outour!Higher Ground Education, Guidepost Montessori, and Academy of Thought and Industry are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We will not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Our leadership is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy. When requested, we are committed to reasonably accommodate employees and applicants with disabilities or special needs that may require an accommodation.

Created: 2025-10-31