Infant & Toddler Program Coordinator for the Institute and School, Seton Montessori Institute and School
School: Seton Montessori Institute and School
Location: Clarendon Hills, IL
Job Title: Infant & Toddler Program Coordinator for the Institute and School
Description: Seton Montessori Institute and School is hiring an Infant & Toddler Program Coordinator to join our Seton Montessori Institute & School community in Clarendon Hills, IL. The Infant & Toddler Program Coordinator will be a member of our leadership team helping to develop and direct infant and toddler programs for both our school and Montessori teacher education programs. The Program Coordinator is responsible for supporting the teachers, students, and parents, as well as adult learners in the teacher education program, in a variety of ways that nurture authentic relationships, develop competence, and foster trust, confidence, and a shared belief in the organization’s mission, vision and values.
The Mission of Seton Montessori Institute & School is to prepare children and adults to become thoughtful, effective agents for peace and progress in themselves, their communities, and the world. Our vision is to be a premier organization for Montessori learning and transformation that is faithful to Montessori’s global vision and design while cultivating a spirit of scientific inquiry, as it intentionally creates diverse and inclusive communities, resulting in a positive local and global impact.
Seton Montessori Institute & School has been educating children since 1965 and preparing adults for work in Montessori settings for over 50 years. Accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS), the school offers all day and half day programs for children from infancy through sixth grade. Situated on a beautiful six-acre campus, Seton Montessori School is a lab school for the Seton Montessori Institute, a Montessori teacher education program based in Clarendon Hills, Ill. Please visit our website www.setonmontessori.org for more information.
This full-time, year-round position provides an opportunity to work with children, families, and adult learners, an established and engaged professional team, and to receive great benefits in a highly regarded AMS and MACTE-accredited Montessori community.
General Responsibilities:
Create and support a welcoming and inclusive culture
Provide leadership to the Infant & Toddler programs faculty and staff
Ensure academic integrity and that licensing and accreditation standards are being met by the school
Execute educational and administrative policies for the successful operation of the Infant & Toddler programs for children and adults
Act as a liaison for integration between the staff and the administration
Serve as the primary contact for parent and adult learner relationships with the administration
Coordinate substitutions, staff meetings, and school closings
Maintain inventory of materials and supplies to ensure complete, beautiful, and age-appropriate Montessori learning environments
Additional Seton Montessori School Responsibilities:
Coordinate the work of teachers, assistants, and student teachers, and ensure that they carry out school educational policies
Observe each classroom regularly to assist teachers in evaluating themselves and their classroom
Review monthly record keeping from each classroom and help create plans for any necessary clarification and action
Support all forms of parent education and involvement in school activities
Additional Seton Montessori Institute Responsibilities:
Recruit, advise, guide and visit participants in the Infant & Toddler Certification Course
Provide leadership on program development, marketing efforts, and design of course literature
Maintain affiliation responsibilities such as required annual reporting to AMS and MACTE
Plan, coordinate and lead academic sessions
Report on the progress of adult learners and course developments
Evaluate and record all assignment work completed by adult learners
Minimum Qualifications:
Montessori Infant-Toddler certification from an AMS or AMI MACTE accredited program
Bachelor’s Degree in any subject
Minimum of three years of experience working with children in a Montessori setting, post-certification
Dedication to Montessori philosophy
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Commitment to continued professional development
Ability to build strong and supportive relationships with parents, staff, faculty, and adult learners
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Collaborative nature and a striving for excellence
Strong time management and follow-through skills
Open to feedback from school or teacher education community members
Completion of IL Department of Children and Family Services (Daycare Licensing)requirements
Physical dexterity and ability to lift children up to 40 pounds
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of two years of experience working with adult learners
Previous experience working in school or teacher education leadership
Graduate degree in a related field
What We Offer:
Salary range: $50,000-60,000 per year
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
401K plus company match
Paid time off and paid vacation
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 school and teacher certification program
Contact Method: Email your resume to jobs@setonmontessori.org
Seton Montessori Institute & 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.
