Toddler Lead Teacher

4 weeks ago


Chicago Illinois, United States Near North Montessori School Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a Montessori-trained, Toddler Lead Guide, to join our team here at Near North Montessori

The Near North Montessori (NNM) Teacher / Guide for our Young Children's Community (YCC) supports and nurtures young children and is passionate about creating and maintaining a beautiful educational environment while following the Montessori philosophy. The Teacher / Guide provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of students. This position monitors and evaluates student performance, develops and implements plans to improve student performance, and maintains required records and follows required procedures and practices.

Schedule: 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday, with shifts falling between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm during the school year, with adjustments or additional time as needed. This role may also include required daytime & overnight field trip participation. This is a school year role, starting in August and ending in mid June each year. There will be an opportunity to work summer camps if desired. We are searching for someone to start in August 2024 for our 2024/25 school year

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Guide the daily instruction of the curriculum appropriate to the ages 18 months to 3 years old level of the classroom based on Montessori training and NNM policies and practices

Implementing activities to meet the physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of the children

Setting an example for children by modeling honesty, respect, kindness and understanding

Maintaining the safety and well-being of children in the classroom by providing a safe and prepared environment

Fully participating in and collaborating with NNM team members and Administration in furtherance of the school’s mission

Engaging in clear, respectful, and effective communication with children, parents, team members and administrators

Train and manage the assistants, interns, and other support staff assigned to the class providing regular performance feedback 

Report to the proper authority any pertinent information on the happenings of the day

Use equipment and supplies safely and conscientiously, keeping the physical environment clean and orderly

Provide a safe and secure environment. Be familiar with emergency procedures

Carry out all specific procedures and responsibilities as outlined by the NNM Staff Handbook and the lead teacher

Acquire professional training in the educational field by attending educational conferences, training workshops and other related activities

Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested


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