CareerPlan

Toddler Lead Teacher

Downers GroveFull-time$40k–$50k2026-11-02 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead a mixed-age young toddler classroom in a Montessori environment, supporting children's physical, emotional, and cognitive development through observation and individualized lessons.

Role type

Lead Toddler Teacher (Montessori Guide)

Builds

A calm, purposeful environment fostering curiosity, independence, and confidence in children ages 0-3.

Domain

Early Childhood Education / Montessori

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Montessori certification or diploma, experience with infants/toddlers (0-3), ECE or Child Development credits, college degree in Child Development/Early Childhood Education, ability to observe and support development, prepare and maintain classroom environment, teach practical life skills, communicate with families.

Preferred skills

Alignment with child-led educational approaches (Reggio Emilia), interest in pursuing fully sponsored Montessori certification.

Technologies

Montessori materials, child-sized furniture, natural elements, wooden/metal/glass materials.