Full Time Toddler Assistant Teacher

About the role

• Love working with children? Looking for a rewarding career where you can learn, grow and make a difference every day? We'd love to meet you!
• At Guidepost Montessori, we're looking for caring, dependable and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Assistant Teachers (Assistant Guides) at our Deerbrook campus in Northbrook, IL.
• No Montessori experience or certification is required! Whether you've worked in childcare, preschool, daycare, nannying or are looking to begin a career in early childhood education, we welcome applicants who are passionate about supporting young children.
• We provide hands-on training, professional development and opportunities to grow into leadership roles.
• Do work that matters! Every single day.
• At Guidepost Montessori, our Assistant Guides play a meaningful role in helping children ages 0-6 develop independence, confidence and a lifelong love of learning.
• If you're passionate about working with young children and want to grow in a supportive, purpose-driven environment, we'd love to meet you.

Your Impact

As an Assistant Teacher (Assistant Guide), you'll support a Montessori classroom serving infants, toddlers or preschool-aged children, helping create a calm, engaging environment where children are empowered to explore, learn and grow at their own pace.

In a Montessori classroom, the environment and the guide work together to support each child's development. You'll assist in preparing beautiful, intentional learning spaces and support children through individualized and small-group activities, always with respect, patience and care.

Most importantly, you'll help children build confidence in themselves and discover what they're capable of achieving.

• New to Montessori?
• That's okay!
• Our team will help you learn the Montessori approach and develop the skills you need to feel confident and successful in the classroom.

What You'll Do

• Observe children closely to understand and support their individual needs
• Help prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly classroom environment
• Support individual and small-group learning activities
• Build warm, respectful relationships with children and families
• Collaborate with Lead Guides and fellow team members to create a strong classroom community
• Support daily classroom routines, including meals, transitions, outdoor play and age-appropriate care
• Encourage children to develop independence through everyday activities
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment for every child

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is kind, reliable, patient and excited to work with young children.

Qualifications

• A genuine love for working with children
• A positive, adaptable and collaborative mindset
• Dependability and a willingness to learn
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Interest in learning and growing within the Montessori approach
• Ability to meet applicable Illinois DCFS requirements for working in a licensed childcare center

Experience that is helpful but not required

• Previous experience in childcare, daycare or preschool
• Experience as a nanny, babysitter or camp counselor
• Experience working with infants, toddlers or preschool-aged children
• Montessori classroom experience

Additional information

No Montessori training? No problem! We provide training and ongoing support to help you become a confident Montessori educator.

What We Offer

• Fully sponsored Montessori diploma training through the Prepared Montessorian Institute
• Hands-on training and mentorship
• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 75% tuition discount for up to two children at any Guidepost school
• Ongoing professional development
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• A supportive network of peers who value collaboration and shared best practices