Montessori 2–3 Year Old Assistant Teacher

Full-Time Montessori 2–3 Year Old Assistant Teacher Opportunity

ROLE: Montessori 2–3 Year Old Assistant TeacherLOCATION: Villa Park, ILProgram Hours: Year-Round | 7:00am–6:00pm SALARY: $20–$22 per hour, based on experience and qualifications, full-timeSTART DATE: ASAP

Montessori Children’s Academy (MCA) is seeking a reliable, flexible, and team-oriented Montessori Assistant Teacher to support our 2–3 year old classroom. This role is ideal for an educator who values collaboration, consistency, and relationship-based work with young children — and who is seeking a teaching home, not a short-term position.

MCA serves children from infancy through early childhood in a respectful, outdoor-forward Montessori environment. We are a full-day, year-round program, and strong communication, adaptability, and shared responsibility are essential to our success.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Eligibility under Illinois DCFS employment requirements

• Montessori classroom experience or strong interest in Montessori philosophy

• A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills

• Flexibility to support coverage needs across Infant/Toddler classrooms when necessary

• Comfort working outdoors daily in all seasons

• Positive energy, professionalism, and a willingness to grow with a team

Key Responsibilities

Classroom Support & Child Care

• Support the Lead Teacher in maintaining a calm, prepared Montessori environment

• Prioritize children’s safety, care, and developmental needs at all times

• Assist children with routines, transitions, and work choices while fostering independence

• Provide attentive supervision indoors and outdoors, including daily outdoor time
• Demonstrate patience, flexibility, and steady presence in a dynamic classroom.

Teamwork & Flexibility

• Shift between classrooms when coverage is needed

• Communicate proactively with Lead Teachers and administration

• Participate fully in shared classroom responsibilities with a “pitch-in” mindset

Professional Conduct

• Model grace, courtesy, and respect with children, families, and colleagues

• Follow DCFS licensing standards and school policies

• Participate in onboarding, training, and ongoing professional development

Benefits & Supports

• PTO accrual after 90 working days

• Paid holidays and paid training days

• Medical insurance (school contributes toward premium)

• Dental insurance option

• Illinois Secure Choice retirement program

• 50% tuition remission for staff children (space permitting)

• Paid professional development, including Montessori coursework support

To apply: Please send your resume to info@montessorimakers.org

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22