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Lily Pad Montessori School

Infant Montessori Teacher

Lily Pad Montessori School, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Company Overview Infant Teacher - Montessori

Chicago, Illinois 60607

We're hiring immediately! Lily Pad Montessori School, part of the Cadence Education family, is currently seeking an Infant Teacher to bring your love of children and past experience in childcare, daycare or early childhood education to our team of kind, caring Teachers and staff. At Cadence Education, our mission is to create bright futures for children, families, employees and our communities. Our research‑based curriculum and home‑based environments are the leading edge of early education. Our schools are staffed with people who are talented, fun, and genuinely enthusiastic about child development and learning. We encourage collaboration and cherish open communication in each school and with our corporate office. We work hard to create an outstanding work‑life balance by supporting our staff members every step of the way.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Option to pursue Montessori Teacher Certification with attractive payment plans and subsidized tuition

On demand pay with UKG Wallet

50% childcare tuition discount

401(k) with employer match

Comprehensive benefit package for all full‑time employees, including:

Paid time off that increases with seniority

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision options available

Additional life, disability, and retirement plans

Educational and professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Company‑paid life insurance

Pet insurance

Paid CDA

Job Description Do you have a passion for nurturing and teaching infants? Do you feel like more can be done to teach these absorbent, young minds? If you are not familiar with the magic of Montessori we will show you why Montessori is so effective for young children - and a fulfilling career for teachers!

Our next cohort of Infant/Toddler Montessori Certification is approaching, and we are looking for infant teachers who want to become certified Infant/Toddler Montessori lead teachers. We offer attractive financial incentives to obtain this internationally recognized credential as well as career opportunities with Suzuki School to include a paid, teaching practicum while you are pursuing Montessori certification.

Associate In Training Responsibilities

Play a supporting role in the classroom under the direction of trained, Montessori teachers and work amongst a team of teachers;

Maintain a safe, clean, and tidy classroom environment in accordance with Montessori philosophy;

Provide basic care and active supervision of young children as needed;

Engage in positive redirection to children and maintain a positive learning environment;

Communicate with parents as needed on routine matters regarding the health and care of students.

Enroll in the Montessori Certification cohort starting (Infant/Toddler - birth to three).

Basic Requirements

High school diploma

Minimum Requirements: CDA or Associate's Degree, or some college coursework

Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a related field (Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Development)

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