guidepostmontessori

Lead Toddler Teacher - Evanston, IL

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At a Glance

Location
Evanston, Illinois, United States
Compensation
velopment Competitive salary: $40,000 - $50,000 depending on education and ex
Posted
2026-03-27T12:48:46-04:00

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance

Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and paid holidays 75% tui

Requirements

Experience working with children ages

in a group care or early learning setting

Alignment with child-led educational approaches (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or similar)

ECE or Child Development credits

Compensation & Benefits

Sponsored Montessori diploma training

and ongoing professional development

Competitive salary: $40,000 - $50,000 depending on education and experience

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

75% tuition discount

Responsibilities

, you’ll lead a mixed-age 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.

Your leadership will empower toddlers to explore freely, make choices, and take pride in what they can accomplish laying the foundation for lifelong learning.

Observe each child closely to understand and support their physical, emotional, and cognitive development

Support independence by encouraging toddlers to “do it themselves”

Communicate and collaborate with parents to support each child’s growth

About the Company

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.