Do you love working with children? Do you want to learn more about Montessori? Guidepost Montessori at Magnificent Mile is hiring Assistant Teachers to help us in our infant room.

This is a great opportunity to learn about the Montessori method, as you will learn from experienced teachers.

This position is a full-time role with great benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K, a competitive rate of pay, on-going professional development, and a generous 75% tuition discount for up to 2 children! 

This role is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door at Guidepost Montessori.  Exceptional assistants may be able to take training to become lead teachers in the future!  

If you love children and have been looking for the right opportunity to join our school community, apply below! 

About Guidepost Montessori 

At Guidepost Montessori, you'll be part of a community of like-minded educators who are passionate about furthering the Montessori movement. We're all here because we want to see a major revolution in education and we think that transformation is only possible with an increase in the amount of high-quality, neighborhood Montessori programs around the globe. We're committed to seeing the Montessori approach to education grow and spread to children not only in the communities we serve in the US, but ultimately around the world!  

Minimum Qualifications

  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • A benevolent approach toward parents and children
  • Experience working with young children ages 0-6 in a group care environment, such as a daycare, preschool, camp, or after care program
  • A willingness to grow and learn 

What we offer:

  • Ongoing professional development
  • A network of supportive peers and mentors who regularly share best practices
  • Career growth and promotion opportunities
  • A competitive salary
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • 75% tuition discount for two children at any school in our network (we serve children 3 months through 12th grade)
  • The opportunity to contribute to a high-quality Montessori program that serves the individual needs of each child

Higher Ground Education, Guidepost Montessori, and Academy of Thought and Industry 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.

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