Toddler Teacher

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Guidepost Montessori Lincoln Park now hiring Lead Toddler Teacher and aspiring Montessorians! Guidepost offers an experience beyond a daycare environment.
Your role:
In this Lead 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. Take a tour of our existing campuses to see our classrooms: and . We encourage you to apply only to roles at your most preferred school location so that school leader can contact 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) account Employee Referral bonus Career growth and promotion opportunities in our national network of supportive peers and mentors who regularly share best practices Employee 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:
Are Teacher Qualified per Illinois DCFS with 6 ECE units AND 60 college units or 30 credits/1 year/6 ECE credits Are interested in becoming Montessori certified for the 0-3 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 nursery 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 Have worked in a fast paced retain or service industry environment 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 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 out our ! Interested in another location or position? Check out our ! 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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