Assistant Teacher

Do you love working with young children?  Join our team at Guidepost Montessori Evanston and assist in a classroom that is transforming lives.

We are currently looking to hire a preschool and infant Assistant teacher! This is a great opportunity to learn about the Montessori method, as you will learn from experienced teachers at all levels. Previous Montessori experience is not required. We will give you the tools to learn.

About the role

Our Full-Time role comes with great benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K, a competitive rate of pay, and a generous 75% tuition discount for up to two children at our school. 

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About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience working with young children ages 0-6 in a group care environment, such as a daycare, preschool, camp, or aftercare program
• Have a valid state background check
• Negative TB test within last 12 months
• First Aid/CPR Certification

Nice to Have:

• Experience as nanny, caregiver, educator, or coach
• Warm and friendly demeanor 
• Interest in working in a Montessori environment
• Passionate about connecting with parents and colleagues

What we offer:

• 12 accrued Paid Time Off days, 5 paid holidays and 5 floating holidays in your first year of employment
• Career growth and promotion opportunities with a network of supportive peers and mentors who regularly share best practices
• A competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance - eligible for insurance on the 1st of the month following 15 days of continuous employment
• 75% tuition discount for two children at any school in our network (we serve children 3 months through 12th grade)
• 401K (full/part time employees): 60 day waiting period.
• The opportunity to contribute to a high-quality Montessori program that serves the individual needs of each child

About Us

Guidepost Montessori is a community of trained educators who are driven by a deep desire to bring about widespread change in education today. 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. To that end, we are committed to dramatically increasing the amount of high-fidelity, authentic Montessori programs, not only in the U.S. but around the globe!

If you love children and have been looking for the right opportunity to grow, join our community by applying below!

Last updated on Aug 27, 2024