Lead Toddler Teacher — Includes

Lead Toddler Teacher — Includes a Sign-On Bonus!

We are now hiring a Lead Toddler Teacher for our beautiful Guidepost Montessori school at Burr Ridge! We’re also offering a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates who join our team.

Join us in creating an environment where toddlers are supported in their natural development—growing in independence, confidence, and curiosity.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Toddler Teacher to support a mixed-age class of toddlers in a Montessori setting.

In a Montessori classroom, teachers thoughtfully prepare an environment that fosters independence and captivates a child’s natural interest. They provide personalized support, working with children one-on-one and in small groups to guide them through hands-on materials and meaningful activities.

Because of this individualized approach, children have the freedom to explore, choose their work, and build confidence in their capabilities. As a Lead Toddler Teacher, you will play a crucial role in helping each child reach their highest potential.

Observe and respond to each child’s developmental needs—physical, emotional, and intellectual

Prepare a beautiful, orderly classroom that encourages exploration, trust, and deep learning

Cultivate independence by helping children do things for themselves with confidence and pride

Give lessons that support language development, practical life skills, and social-emotional growth

Build strong, respectful relationships with each child

Partner with families to ensure consistent, individualized support across home and school

Each Guidepost classroom is fully equipped with high-quality Montessori materials and a budget to personalize your space. Classrooms are intentionally designed to be warm, beautiful, and inviting—supporting every child’s need to move freely, explore deeply, and develop independence.

A toddler classroom includes:

Spacious areas for movement and exploration

Child-sized furniture and real, functional objects

Materials that support toilet learning, dressing, feeding, and care of the environment

Natural light, cozy rugs, and live plants

Real materials (wood, metal, glass) rather than plastic

Objects to climb, crawl, and investigate—no walkers or highchairs here!

Have experience working with children ages 0–3 in daycare, preschool, or similar settings

Hold (or are willing to earn) a Montessori diploma through our fully-sponsored training program

Are familiar with, or open to learning, child-led education models like Montessori or Reggio Emilia

Have 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development credits

Hold a Bachelor’s degree in ECE, Child Development, or a related field

A chance to be part of a high-quality Montessori program that supports the whole child

Fully-sponsored Montessori training through the Prepared Montessorian Institute

75% tuition discount for up to two children in our network of schools (ages 3 months–12 years)

Ongoing professional development and collaboration with passionate peers

Abundant opportunities for career growth and leadership roles

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Guidepost Montessori is a growing network of more than 100 schools across the U.S. and Asia, serving children from infancy through 12th grade.

At Guidepost, we believe children are capable and deserving of an education that fosters independence and joy. Our mission is to help each child discover and reach their full potential—not just in school, but in life.

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.