Preschool Montessori Teacher

1 week ago


Wheaton, Missouri, United States Guidepost Montessori Full time

Are you an Early Childhood Educator who is passionate about guiding children in the 3-6 age group to be more independent? If so, join us on our mission to dramatically increase the accessibility of authentic Montessori education to children around the world

Be a part of our founding team in Spring 2023 We are now hiring trained Lead Teachers and aspiring Montessorians for our Children's House classrooms at our upcoming Wheaton location. 

Your role:  

In this Lead Teacher role, you will create and lead a model classroom as a part of our founding team. 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. Upon hire, you will receive specialized, in-house training from an expert in the Montessori approach to early childhood education. 

 Our Wheaton Location: 250 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL 60187

We encourage you to apply only to roles at your most preferred school location so that school leader can contact you first. At that point, you can share your flexibility in other locations, and we can consider you for other opportunities.

Guidepost Montessori campus locations:

Burr Ridge: 7508 S. County Line Rd, Burr Ridge 60527 Downtown Naperville: 24 N Washington Street, Naperville 60540Downers Grove: 925 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove, 60515Naperville: 5051 Ace Lane, Naperville 60564 Oak Brook: 1717 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523

What we offer: 

Fully sponsored MACTE-accredited ($5,000 value).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 holidays Benefits (health/dental/vision) after 30 days 401(k) accountEmployee Referral bonus up to $600Career growth and promotion opportunities in our national network of supportive peers and mentors who regularly share best practicesEmployee 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'd love to talk to you if you:

Completed Training/Experience in Montessori or are interested in becoming Montessori certified for the 3-6-year-old age group and are familiar with child-led philosophies such as Reggio Emilia or Montessori.Have experience with the appropriate ages in a group setting, such as a preschool, daycare, childcare, or nurseryHelp children by giving them the tools to become independentAre open to guiding your colleagues, and be guided by them in turnAre eager to partner with parents on their child's journeyTake pride in your work and are friendly with errorGet 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. For more information about us, check out our website at .

Interested in another location or position? Check out our career page at . 

Apply now by completing the application below – it will only take a few minutes

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.



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