Infant - Toddler Assistant Teacher

Seton Montessori School is looking for experienced, creative, and caring classroom assistants for our Infant‑Toddler classrooms (ages 2 months to 3 years). If you love working with young children and want to support their learning both indoors and outdoors, this could be a great fit for you! We're excited to welcome someone who's eager to learn about and embrace the Montessori approach to education.

This full‑time, year‑round position offers a fantastic opportunity to work with children and a wonderful team, plus great benefits at a respected Lab School for the Seton Montessori Institute teacher education program. Our dedicated staff helps children develop an awareness of themselves and the world around them in a balanced, independent, and structured environment.

Seton Montessori School is located on a beautiful six‑acre campus in the western suburbs of Chicago. Our facilities provide the best indoor and outdoor spaces for children to learn and grow.

Founded in 1965, we're an Accredited AMS School and a Lab School for the Seton Montessori Institute, one of the largest Montessori teacher education programs in North America. Our staff uses the latest and most progressive teaching methods in an authentic Montessori classroom, committed to the highest quality implementation of Montessori pedagogy.

• High School Diploma: Required. Undergraduate coursework in early childhood and previous related experience preferred.
• Commitment: To learning about Montessori philosophy and education.
• Physical Ability: Must be able to lift children up to 40 pounds.
• Collaboration: Ability to work with a dynamic teaching team.
• Professional Development: Commitment to continued growth.
• Work Authorization: Authorized to work in the United States.

We provide First Aid and CPR training to all staff, along with Montessori Paraprofessional training.

• Create and support a welcoming and inclusive culture.
• Safeguard the academic integrity of the classroom, following Montessori pedagogy and AMS accreditation standards.
• Execute educational and administrative policies.
• Ensure a complete, beautiful, and age‑appropriate Montessori learning environment.
• Monitor the general safety of children.
• Collaborate actively with colleagues.
• Complete and maintain all Illinois DCFS requirements and background checks.

• Bachelor's Degree in any subject.
• Prior experience in a Montessori setting.
• At least two years of experience working with children.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability, plus life insurance.
• 401K with company match.
• Paid time off.
• 50% tuition discount for children at any school in our network.
• Teacher education tuition discount for qualified candidates.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Career growth opportunities.
• A supportive network of peers and mentors.
• An intentional, diverse, and inclusive school community.
• The rewarding experience of contributing to a high‑quality accredited Montessori program that meets each child's individual needs.

Seton Montessori Institute & School is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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$18‑$19 per hour.