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Guidepost Montessori

Lead Infant Teacher

Guidepost Montessori · Lincoln Park, Chicago

Posted 12 days ago · $40,000 - $50,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
12 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 Infant Teacher at Guidepost Montessori, you will create a nurturing environment for infants aged 0-3, focusing on their natural development through observation and individualized care. Your role includes preparing the classroom, supporting children's independence, and building relationships with families. You will lead a mixed-age classroom while collaborating with team members to foster a respectful community.

Our read on this posting4.4out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
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 fully sponsored Montessori certification or prior Montessori diploma
  • Experience working with children ages 0–3 in a group care setting
  • Alignment with child-led educational philosophies (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or similar)
  • Required ECE or Child Development credits
  • Bachelor’s degree in a child-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 community of peers and mentors

Worth weighing

  • No specific details on the classroom size or team structure are provided.
  • Salary range may be lower than industry standards for similar roles.
  • The role emphasizes a strong alignment with Montessori philosophy, which may not suit all educators.

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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