Lead Childcare Toddler Teacher
Guidepost Montessori · Downers Grove, Illinois
Posted 22 days ago · $40,000 - $50,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 22 days Guidepost Montessori's roles stay open a median of 36 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 34% of Guidepost Montessori's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Guidepost Montessori
- low 0 stale, 2 reposted of 234 open
- Hiring momentum
- 466 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Guidepost Montessori's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Guidepost Montessori.
About this role
As a Lead Toddler Teacher at Guidepost Montessori, you will create a nurturing and engaging classroom environment for toddlers aged 0-3, focusing on their physical, emotional, and cognitive development. Your role involves observing children, preparing lessons, and fostering independence through practical life skills. You will also build relationships with families and collaborate with team members to maintain a joyful community.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Guidepost Montessori as an employer.
What you need
- Interest in pursuing Montessori certification or previously earned Montessori diploma
- Experience working with children ages 0-3 in a daycare or preschool setting
- Alignment with child-led educational approaches (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or similar)
- Required ECE or Child Development credits
- College degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field
What you get
- Sponsored Montessori diploma training and ongoing professional development
- Competitive salary: $40,000 - $50,000 depending on education and experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 75% tuition discount for up to two children at any Guidepost school
- A collaborative, supportive network of peers and mentors
Worth weighing
- No specific details on the classroom size or student-to-teacher ratio
- Salary range may be lower than industry standards for similar roles
- The role requires a strong alignment with Montessori principles, which may not suit all teaching styles
Summarised from Guidepost Montessori's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Guidepost Montessori on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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