Infant & Toddler Program Coordinator, Seton Montessori Institute and School
School: Seton Montessori Institute and School
Location: Clarendon Hills, IL
Job Title: Infant & Toddler Program Coordinator
Description: Seton Montessori Institute and School is hiring an Infant & Toddler Program Coordinator to join our Seton Montessori 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 at Seton Montessori School. The Program Coordinator is responsible for supporting the teachers, students, and parents, as well as contributing to the formation of adult learners in Seton’s teacher education program, in a variety of ways. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to 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 age 12. Situated on a beautiful six-acre campus in the suburbs of Chicago, Seton Montessori School is a lab school for the Seton Montessori Institute, a Montessori teacher education program. 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, on an established and engaged professional team, while receiving 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 relationships with the administration
Coordinate substitutions, staff meetings, and school closings
Step into classrooms as an extra set of hands as needed, working directly with the children
Maintain inventory of materials and supplies to ensure complete, beautiful, and age-appropriate Montessori learning environments
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
Minimum Qualifications:
Montessori Infant-Toddler certification from an AMS or AMI MACTE accredited program, or willingness to complete Montessori certification
Bachelor’s Degree in any subject
Minimum of three years of experience working with children in a Montessori school/group care setting
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, and faculty
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 Illinois Department of Early Childhood (Daycare Licensing) requirements
Physical dexterity and ability to lift children up to 40 pounds
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience working in school leadership
Graduate degree in a related field
Interest in involvement in teacher education programs
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 attending Seton Montessori School
Ongoing professional development
Scholarships available for Montessori certification coursework
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 and cover letter 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.
