3-6 Directress

Join Our Team!

Montessori Connection West, located on the North Shore of Chicago, is seeking an AMI or AMS credentialed Lead Teacher for the 2025-2026 for an established 3-6 year old classroom.  Our school is fully accredited by the American Montessori Society and we have been creating a warm, collaborative community for children ages 2-6 for over 30 years.  We have excellent staff retention and you will be welcomed and supported by our seasoned teachers.

Our ideal candidate has:

• A passion for working with young children
• A flexible and collaborative spirit when working with children, parents, staff, and administrators
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A desire to learn and grow as an educator
• An appreciation of nature
• A willingness to commit to the position for a minimum of three years

We offer competetive pay, and salary is based on qualifications and experience.  Health insurance plans and 403B plans are also available.  We provide tuition discounts for staff children.  Paid opportunities are available to help meet requirements for annual professional development hours.