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Guidepost Montessori in South Naperville is seeking an enthusiastic Lead Toddler Teacher to support a mixed-age toddler classroom using Montessori principles. The role focuses on preparing an inviting prepared environment, delivering individualized lessons, cultivating independence, and partnering closely with families to support each child's physical, emotional, and intellectual development.

Skills

  • Experience working with children ages 0–3 (daycare, preschool, or similar)
  • Familiarity with or openness to Montessori and child-led education models
  • Ability to prepare and maintain a Montessori prepared environment
  • Strong observation and individualized lesson delivery skills
  • Effective communication with families and team members
  • Classroom management tailored to toddlers and mixed-age settings
  • Willingness to complete sponsored Montessori diploma training

Responsibilities

  • Observe and respond to each child’s developmental needs (physical, emotional, intellectual)
  • Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly Montessori classroom that encourages exploration
  • Support and cultivate independence in daily practical life activities
  • Deliver targeted lessons for language development, practical life, and social-emotional growth
  • Build strong, respectful relationships with each child
  • Partner with families to ensure consistent, individualized support between home and school
  • Work one-on-one and in small groups using hands-on Montessori materials
  • Document observations, progress, and communicate development updates to families
  • Participate in ongoing professional development and collaborative team meetings

Education

  • 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development credits
  • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field
  • Montessori diploma or willingness to earn one through sponsored training

Benefits

  • Fully-sponsored Montessori training through the Prepared Montessorian Institute
  • 75% tuition discount for up to two children in the Guidepost network (ages 3 months–12 years)
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Ongoing professional development and collaboration with peers
  • Opportunities for career growth and leadership roles
  • Competitive salary
  • Equal Employment Opportunity and reasonable accommodations policy
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Spreading the transformative power of Montessori is a necessary piece of bringing about enduring, widespread change in education. Guidepost's mission is to implement a platform that enables any school to pursue a path to become a quality Montessor...

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