Location
Downers Grove, Illinois
Salary
$40,000 - $50,000 / YEAR
Lead a mixed-age young toddler classroom by creating a calm, purposeful Montessori environment that fosters independence and curiosity. Observe children to support their cognitive and emotional development while collaborating with parents to ensure growth.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Child Development or a related field and experience working with children aged 0-3. Candidates must have ECE credits and an interest in pursuing or possessing a Montessori diploma.
Help toddlers discover who they are and what they can do.
At Guidepost Montessori, our Lead Young Toddler and Toddler Teachers create calm, purposeful environments where curiosity, independence, and confidence grow every day.
If you’re passionate about early childhood development and ready to lead a classroom designed for exploration and independence, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
As a Lead Toddler Guide (Teacher), you’ll lead a mixed-age young toddler classroom in a Montessori environment thoughtfully designed to support children during one of the most formative stages of development.
Montessori guides prepare beautiful, orderly environments that invite exploration and support independence. Through careful observation, individualized lessons, and respectful guidance, you’ll help each child develop language, coordination, self-regulation, and confidence.
Your leadership will empower young toddlers to explore freely, make choices, and take pride in what they can accomplish laying the foundation for lifelong learning.
Every Guidepost young toddler classroom is fully equipped with high-quality Montessori materials and designed according to the principles of beauty, order, and independence.
Guidepost Montessori is a growing network of over 100 schools across the U.S. and Asia, serving children from 3 months to 6 years old in our Nido, Toddler, and Children’s House programs.
We believe children are capable and we intentionally design environments that empower them to explore, grow, and flourish. Our mission is to transform education by nurturing independence, joy, and lifelong learning.
If you’re inspired by toddler development, excited to partner with families, and ready to lead with purpose, we’d love to welcome you to Guidepost Montessori.
Apply today and help toddlers take their next big steps.
Guidepost Global Education and Guidepost Montessori 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.
Market context
Illinois classroom teacher roles are typically in steady demand, especially in districts seeking candidates who can support diverse student needs and communicate clearly with families and staff. This type of role is competitive because employers often look for classroom experience plus related backgrounds such as sociology, psychology, counseling, or education, and bilingual skills in English, Spanish, or Portuguese can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your resume to highlight public speaking experience and weekend availability if you have it.
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