35-45K commensurate with hours, credentials and experience. Additional salary can be earned by working our 6-week summer program (not mandatory).
- Excellent paid holiday schedule; Comprehensive benefits package - including medical, dental, vision & retirement plan with Employer 401k match.
Montclare Preschool is seeking a Co-Lead/Assistant Teacher/Floaters for the 2026/2027 school year. Hours: 8 am - 2 pm or 8 am - 3:30 pm, 5 days per week. Benefits and competitive salary. The start date is September 8th; Ten-month position. Hourly positions also available ($26.46 an hour).
Responsibilities: - Provide a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment that helps children learn and grow. - Develop engaging activities and lesson plans that foster the whole child concept and take each child's individual needs into consideration. - Collaborate with the teaching team regarding program development, planning and implementation. - Maintain Children's developmental profiles. - Observe, collect, and record data for child assessments. - Maintain healthy dialogue with Education Director regarding all things pertaining to the classroom, students, parents, general environment. - Attend team meetings, staff meetings, and educational workshops as necessary. - Punctuality and reliability are a must.
To learn more about us, visit: www.montclareschool.org
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred. 2. Certification in Early Childhood Education (can be in progress). 3. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Please send cover letter and resume to Brenna Riley. briley@montclareschool.org
Our Mission:Montclare Children’s School is an enriched preschool, engaging children in a joyful and dynamic environment. Montclare inspires lifelong learners by cultivating collaboration, creativity, and independent thinking, Our Philosophy:At Montclare, we believe that a teacher-guided, balanced approach establishes an excellent educational foundation, providing the skills children need for Kindergarten and future learning. Our teachers scaffold opportunities for our students to problem solve, learn conflict resolution and manage frustration and expectations. Learning to transition, follow routines and engage in cooperative play, children build confidence and independence, becoming more willing to take appropriate risks. Our teachers encourage meaningful interactions and friendships, further boosting a child’s secure sense of self. At Montclare we support the growth of the whole child. Through inquiry, discussion and exploration our program fosters reflective thinking, and increasingly abstract reasoning. Our curriculum promotes logical thinking by introducing skills in context and providing concrete materials. The acquisition of knowledge bolsters self-esteem, and learning with... others greatly enhances social intelligence. Furthermore, both in and out of the classroom, physical development is an integral part of each day including a series of fine-motor activities, sensory and gross–motor play, as well as participation in dance, movement, yoga, and gymnastics.
