We are now hiring Assistants for the 2024-2025 school year to join our Seton Montessori Institute and School infant and toddler, early childhood, and elementary Montessori classrooms in the beautiful area of Clarendon Hills, IL.
The position is a full-time opportunity to work with children, an amazing team, and to receive great benefits. The Seton Montessori Toddler Community is licensed by the IL Department of Children and Family Services.
About Seton Montessori Institute & School
Seton Montessori School (SMS) is in Clarendon Hills, Illinois. We offer school year and summer camp programs for children from birth through Elementary age. Located on a scenic six-acre campus, nestled amid a residential setting, Seton’s facilities offer children the finest indoor and outdoor environments for learning and growing.
Our experienced and dedicated staff helps children develop an awareness of themselves and the world around them. The child works and learns in an atmosphere of balanced independence and structure within a mixed-age group setting.
SMS is a renowned, accredited Lab School for Seton Montessori Institute, one of the largest Montessori teacher education programs in North America. As a result, our staff practices the most current and progressive teaching methods in an authentic Montessori classroom and there is ample opportunity to grow as a professional in our community!
Responsibilities:
- Working in the classroom designated by the school Administrator under the direction of the teacher
- Ensuring the safety and well-being of all the children
- Interacting positively in a friendly, calm, and nurturing manner with the children
- Encouraging and modeling social behavior and expectations appropriate to the age group
- Assisting the teacher in evaluating each child’s progress
- Attending regular staff meetings
- Attending two professional development opportunities each year
Minimum Qualifications:
- Strong desire to work with children and make a difference
- Commitment to learning about Montessori philosophy and education
- Commitment to continued professional development
- Ability to collaborate with a dynamic teaching team
- Physical dexterity and ability to lift children up to 40 pounds
- High School Diploma or high school equivalence certificate
- Completion and maintenance of DCFS requirements
- Completion of Seton Montessori Institute paraprofessional course
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associates Degree
- Minimum of 1 – 2 years of experience working with children
What We Offer:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
- 401K plus company match
- Paid time off and paid vacation
- Year-round employment
- 50% tuition discount for children at any school in our network
- Ongoing professional development
- A network of supportive peers and mentors
- Career growth
- The rewarding experience of contributing to a high-quality Montessori program that serves the individual needs of each child
Seton Montessori Institute and School is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
Work Location:
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.50 - $16.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
School type:
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Clarendon Hills, IL 60514 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Clarendon Hills, IL 60514: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person