Lead Infant Teacher
$40,000–$50,000 year
On-site · Naperville, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Lead an infant classroom (ages 0–3) in a Montessori environment, overseeing observation, care, and development, collaborating with families and a classroom team to support independence, movement, and discovery. Responsibilities include preparing the classroom, observing each child's development, following natural rhythms for sleeping/eating/toileting, leading with a warm, respectful community, and partnering with parents to support growth. The role offers sponsored Montessori diploma training and ongoing professional development, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities. Bachelor’s degree in a child-related field is required, with pathways to Montessori certification and experience with infants in a group care setting.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a child-related field
- Experience working with children ages 0–3 in a group care setting
- Alignment with Montessori/child-led education philosophies (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or similar)
- Interest in pursuing fully sponsored Montessori certification through the Prepared Montessorian Institute
- ECE or Child Development credits
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