Infant & Toddler Lead Teacher, Montessori Children’s House of N. Barrington
School: Montessori Children’s House of N. Barrington
Location: North Barrington, IL
Job Title: Infant & Toddler Lead Teacher
Description: Montessori Children’s House of N. Barrington is actively seeking an experienced Infant and Toddler Lead Teacher to join our community beginning in June, 2026.
The position is a full-time, year-round opportunity to work with children, an amazing team, and to receive great benefits at our AMS Accredited Montessori School.
We offer school year and summer camp programs for children from birth through 6 years of age. Located on a scenic 3-acre campus, nestled amid a residential setting, Montessori Children’s House’s facilities offer children developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor environments for learning and growing.
Our experienced and dedicated staff helps the child 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.
Montessori Children’s House of N. Barrington serves as a Lab School for Seton Montessori Institute, one of the largest and longest-standing AMS Montessori teacher education programs in North America.
Responsibilities:
Create and support a welcoming and inclusive culture
Safeguard academic integrity of classroom in keeping with the Montessori pedagogy and AMS accreditation standards
Responsible for the execution of the educational and administrative school policies
Ensure a complete, beautiful, and age-appropriate Montessori learning environment
Embody the scientific pedagogy through regular observation, record keeping, reflection, and appropriate action for response to meet the needs of children in the class
Partner with parents/guardians regularly to support their children’s progress
Monitor the general safety of children
Collaborate actively with colleagues
Direct and develop assistants and student teachers
Support the work of Seton Montessori Institute as a supervising teacher, and potentially as a field visitor, teaching assistant, and/or faculty presenter
Minimum Qualifications:
Physical dexterity and ability to lift children up to 40 pounds
Hold or be actively working toward a bachelor's degree in any subject
Hold an AMS or AMI Infant and Toddler Montessori Credential
Minimum of 2 years of experience leading a Montessori classroom
Completions of Illinois DCFS requirements and background check
Authorized to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications:
• Montessori Infant and Toddler certification from an AMS or AMI Teacher Education program required
• Bachelor’s Degree in any subject
• Five or more years of experience working with children in Montessori classrooms
What We Offer:
Heath, dental, and vision insurance
Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
401K with company match
Paid time off
50% tuition discount for eligible children at our Lab Schools
Teacher education tuition scholarships for qualified candidates
Ongoing sponsored professional development
Career growth
A network of supportive peers and mentors in a community atmosphere
An intentional, diverse, and inclusive school community
The rewarding experience of contributing to a high-quality accredited Montessori program that serves the individual needs of each child
Montessori Children’s House of N. Barrington 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.
Contact Method: Please send your cover letter and resume to Office@mchnb.net.
