Infant & Toddler Lead Teacher, Seton Montessori School
School: Seton Montessori School
Location: Clarendon Hills, IL
Job Title: Infant & Toddler Lead Teacher
Description: Seton Montessori School is actively seeking an Infant and Toddler Lead Teacher to join our Seton Montessori Institute & School community in the beautiful area of Clarendon Hills, IL beginning in August 2024.
The position is a full-time, year-round opportunity to work with children, an amazing team, and to receive great benefits at a highly regarded Lab School for Seton Montessori Institute teacher education program.
We offer school year and summer camp programs for children from birth through Elementary age. Located on a scenic four-acre campus, nestled amid a residential setting, Seton’s facilities offer children the finest in indoor and outdoor environments for learning and growing.
Our experienced and dedicated staff helps the child develop an awareness of themselves and the world around them. The child works and learns in an atmosphere of balanced independence and structure within a mixed-age group setting.
Seton Montessori School partners Seton Montessori Institute, one of the largest Montessori teacher education programs in North America. As a result, our staff practices the most current and progressive teaching methods in an authentic Montessori classroom.
Responsibilities:
Create and support a welcoming and inclusive culture
Safeguard academic integrity of classroom in keeping with the Montessori pedagogy and AMS accreditation standards
Responsible for the execution of the educational and administrative policies
Ensure a complete, beautiful, and age-appropriate Montessori learning environment
Embody the scientific pedagogy through regular observation, record keeping, reflection, and appropriate action for response to meet the needs of children in the class
Partner with parents/guardians regularly to support their children’s progress
Monitor the general safety of children
Collaborate actively with colleagues
Direct and develop assistants and student teachers
Support the work of Seton Montessori Institute as either a supervising teacher, field visitor, teaching assistant, or faculty presenter
Minimum Qualifications:
Physical dexterity and ability to lift children up to 40 pounds
Hold or be actively working toward a bachelor's degree in any subject
Hold or be actively working towards an Infant and Toddler Montessori Credential
Minimum of one year of experience working with children
Completions of Illinois DCFS requirements and background check
Authorized to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in any subject
• Montessori Infant and Toddler certification from a MACTE-accredited program
• Minimum of two years of experience working with children
What We Offer:
Heath, dental, and vision insurance
Short-term disability, long-term disability, and 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
Ongoing professional development
A network of supportive peers and mentors
An intentional, diverse, and inclusive school community
The rewarding experience of contributing to a high-quality accredited Montessori program that serves the individual needs of each child
Seton Montessori Institute & School is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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.
Contact Method: Please send cover letter and resume to Jobs@SetonMontessori.org.
