About Our School

Intercultural is a unique educational institution, combining a dual-language immersion program with Montessori principles. We are an accredited Montessori school (AMS) where faculty fluent in Arabic, Japanese, Chinese, and Spanish guide students in exploring not only language but also cultural diversity. Serving children from age 2 through 8th grade, our mission is to foster global awareness and cultivate a caring, diverse community.

Intercultural emphasizes self-directed exploration alongside thoughtful teacher facilitation. Our mixed-age classrooms encourage confidence, independence, and a sense of citizenship. We believe in celebrating curiosity and nurturing motivated, capable children. Our school environment is rooted in respect for diversity and community, and we are committed to shaping thoughtful, engaged learners.

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate, dedicated Montessori-trained or aspiring Arabic-speaking Early Childhood Teacher to join our vibrant teaching team. The ideal candidate will work with children ages 3-6 in our Arabic-language immersion classroom, creating an engaging, enriching environment for both language learning and Montessori development.

As a teacher at Intercultural, you will be expected to embody our mission and organizational values, fostering a respectful, caring, and community-driven approach. We believe in empowering both our children and our educators to grow and thrive in a multicultural setting.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Montessori Certification (or currently enrolled in an Early Childhood Montessori Certification program) is preferred.
• Proficiency in Arabic (both speaking and teaching) is a must.
• Prior experience in Early Childhood Education is required.
• Demonstrates patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude, particularly when working with children of varying abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
• Commitment to ongoing personal and professional growth.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Observe, assess, and support each child’s individual development, ensuring they reach their full potential.
• Implement effective classroom management strategies to maintain a safe and positive environment.
• Supervise students during class, lunch, recess, and field trips, ensuring their safety at all times.
• Assist children with personal hygiene routines, including handwashing and bathroom usage.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment, including student bodily fluids if required.
• Model and encourage grace, courtesy, and respect in all interactions with students and colleagues.
• Foster a joy for learning by encouraging students to meaningfully engage in activities.
• Communicate regularly with families about the classroom curriculum, activities, and student progress, maintaining a positive and professional image of the school.
• Participate in ongoing self-assessment, professional development, and training to stay current in
• Montessori education practices.
• Collaborate with assistant teachers, providing training, supervision, and support as needed.
• Track student progress through observation notes, progress reports, assessments, and classroom inventory.
• Uphold and enforce school policies and values, promoting a culture of cooperation and teamwork.
• Participate in regular fire and tornado drills, ensuring all safety protocols are followed.

Classroom/Facility Responsibilities:

• Ensure classroom areas remain clean, organized, and safe at all times.
• Complete monthly safety inspections (including fire and tornado drills) and maintain required documentation.
• Respect school confidentiality and security protocols.

General Expectations:

• Demonstrates cooperation and teamwork in all interactions.
• Models grace and courtesy both in and out of the classroom.
• Maintains a growth mindset and fosters global curiosity in students. 
• Is flexible, patient, and reliable.
• Responds promptly to emails and communication.
• Sensitivity to the diverse socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds of students, staff, and families.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with education and experience.
• Health benefits and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the school.
• A dynamic, supportive work environment within a growing, mission-driven institution.

If you are excited to inspire and nurture the next generation of global citizens, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of our dedicated, passionate team at Intercultural Montessori Language School.

Location:

114 S Racine Ave, Chicago, 60607

Pay Range : $40,000 onwards (Salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications.)

About Our School

Intercultural is a unique educational institution, combining a dual-language immersion program with Montessori principles. We are an accredited Montessori school (AMS) where faculty fluent in Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin, and Spanish guide students in exploring not only language but also cultural diversity. Serving children from age 2 through 8th grade, our mission is to foster global awareness and cultivate a caring, diverse community.

Intercultural emphasizes self-directed exploration alongside thoughtful teacher facilitation. Our mixed-age classrooms encourage confidence, independence, and a sense of citizenship. We believe in celebrating curiosity and nurturing motivated, capable children. Our school environment is rooted in respect for diversity and community, and we are committed to shaping thoughtful, engaged learners.

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate, dedicated Montessori-trained or aspiring Mandarin-speaking Early Childhood Teacher to join our vibrant teaching team. The ideal candidate will work with children ages 3-6 in our Chinese-language immersion classroom, creating an engaging, enriching environment for both language learning and Montessori development.

As a teacher at Intercultural, you will be expected to embody our mission and organizational values, fostering a respectful, caring, and community-driven approach. We believe in empowering both our children and our educators to grow and thrive in a multicultural setting.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Montessori Certification (or currently enrolled in an Early Childhood Montessori Certification program) is preferred.
• Proficiency in Mandarin (both speaking and teaching) is a must.
• Prior experience in Early Childhood Education is required.
• Demonstrates patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude, particularly when working with children of varying abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
• Commitment to ongoing personal and professional growth.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Observe, assess, and support each child’s individual development, ensuring they reach their full potential.
• Implement effective classroom management strategies to maintain a safe and positive environment.
• Supervise students during class, lunch, recess, and field trips, ensuring their safety at all times.
• Assist children with personal hygiene routines, including handwashing and bathroom usage.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment, including student bodily fluids if required.
• Model and encourage grace, courtesy, and respect in all interactions with students and colleagues.
• Foster a joy for learning by encouraging students to meaningfully engage in activities.
• Communicate regularly with families about the classroom curriculum, activities, and student progress, maintaining a positive and professional image of the school.
• Participate in ongoing self-assessment, professional development, and training to stay current in
• Montessori education practices.
• Collaborate with assistant teachers, providing training, supervision, and support as needed.
• Track student progress through observation notes, progress reports, assessments, and classroom inventory.
• Uphold and enforce school policies and values, promoting a culture of cooperation and teamwork.
• Participate in regular fire and tornado drills, ensuring all safety protocols are followed.

Classroom/Facility Responsibilities:

• Ensure classroom areas remain clean, organized, and safe at all times.
• Complete monthly safety inspections (including fire and tornado drills) and maintain required documentation.
• Respect school confidentiality and security protocols.

General Expectations:

• Demonstrates cooperation and teamwork in all interactions.
• Models grace and courtesy both in and out of the classroom.
• Maintains a growth mindset and fosters global curiosity in students.
• Is flexible, patient, and reliable.
• Responds promptly to emails and communication.
• Sensitivity to the diverse socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds of students, staff, and families.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with education and experience.
• Health benefits and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the school.
• A dynamic, supportive work environment within a growing, mission-driven institution.

If you are excited to inspire and nurture the next generation of global citizens, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of our dedicated, passionate team at Intercultural Montessori Language School.

Location:

114 S Racine Ave, Chicago, 60607

301, S Ridgeland Ave, Oak Park, 60302

Pay Range: $40,000 onwards (Salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications.)

Montessori Trained Upper Elementary Teacher

Montessori School of Lake Forest is an authentic Montessori school seeking a Montessori trained Upper Elementary Teacher to co-lead a classroom of children ages 9-12 years starting in August 2025. The ideal candidate is AMI or AMS certified and will lead an Upper Elementary classroom, partnering with an experienced co-teacher, and using the Montessori Method, will work with each child to meet their developmental needs. The ideal candidate will also be reliable, and possess a patient, positive, and respectful manner toward children in their care.

• STARTING SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH CANDIDATE'S SKILL, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS
• RELOCATION SUPPORT WITHIN THE UNITED STATES AVAILABLE
• SIGNING BONUS AVAILABLE

Key Candidate Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and supportive respect for colleagues, children and families (required)
• Alignment with school’s mission and values
• Passion for the Montessori pedagogy and working with elementary-aged children
• Exhibit patience, organization, and leadership in the classroom
• Ability to coach/mentor colleagues
• Receptive to input, feedback, and ideas
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with their co-teacher
• Willing and able to creatively and proactively solve problems
• Commitment to continuous professional development and growth

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree
• AMS or AMI certified at the Elementary level (6-12) or currently in a training program
• Experience working in a Montessori classroom
• Meet the DCFS or ISBE requirements for a teacher
• Good communication skills and strong work ethic
• Investment in continuous learning and development
• Ability to collaborate, multi-task, and learn through observation and modeling

We are a strong school community, dedicated to Montessori principles, committed to inspiring independence, self-confidence, respect, and academic excellence.

Full-time position available for start of the 2025-2026 school year

• Competitive salary and benefits package (starting salary commensurate with candidate's skill, experience, and qualifications)
• Benefit eligible, including health, dental, and vision insurance, long-term disability insurance and AD&D insurance, 403B match after one year of employment, discounted tuition
• Mentor program and paid professional development
• Generous budgets for Montessori materials, classroom supplies, and field trips
• Position start date August 2025

If interested, please reach out to:

Teresa Pavelich

teresa@mslf.org

(847) 918-1000

Gan Montessori is looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, and motivated Long Term Substitue Montessori Teacher. We are located in Wilmette, Illinois. We have a temporary full-time position available for our 3-6 classroom with the potential to grow into other positions. The days/hours of this position is Monday – Friday from 8:00 am –4:00 pm.

Your Role:

As the Lead Teacher, you will lead a model early childhood Montessori classroom to meet each child's individual needs and foster a deep sense of community within your classroom and our school. You will be provided with a fully equipped early childhood classroom with high-quality Montessori materials and furniture. The Lead Teacher does not need to be Jewish.

What we offer:

● Highly competitive salary and benefits

● Ongoing professional development and a network of supportive peers and mentors who regularly share best practices

● Career growth and promotion opportunities

● Opportunity to contribute to a high-quality Montessori program

● Paid school holidays, including national holidays, winter break, spring break, all major Jewish holidays and summer recess.

We'd love to talk to you if you:  

● Have a Bachelor's degree

● Completed AMS or AMI Montessori Training

● Have experience working in a 3-6 Montessori classroom

● Are open to guiding your colleagues, and be guided by them in turn

● Are eager to partner with families as they begin their Montessori journey

● Take pride in your work and are friendly with error

● Get energized and inspired by working with children!

About Gan Montessori:

We are a Jewish Montessori early childhood program that began in September 2022. We are members of the Association of Illinois Montessori Schools (AIMS) and American Montessori Society (AMS). We are currently on the pathway for AMS accreditation. At Gan Montessori, children develop a strong sense of identity, self-confidence, and develop pride in their Jewish heritage. We view education as not just a means of transmitting knowledge, but as a way to support the full development of children as individuals and as members of a community. Gan Montessori is a place where children feel at home, and feel the freedom to explore and grow.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $5,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Employee discount

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Early Childhood General Education Teachers: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person

To Apply: Contact Esther Leah at esther@GanMontessori.org

Suder is located at 2022 W. Washington Blvd in Chicago. We follow a 9-4 schedule, have a supportive admin and involved families.

Requirements: Illinois Professional Educator's License granted by the Illinois State Board of Education AND Montessori Training, or a willingness to complete Montessori Training. Suder Montessori will fund training for the right candidate.

Apply here on CPS Taleo

Contact lawilkie@cps.edu or abrickler1@cps.edu

This position can be teaching only, or if DCFS Director Qualified, a little light administrative responsibilities can be included for additional pay at this lovely, little two classroom Early Childhood Schoolhouse.

Established in 1966, the North Shore Montessori Schools have been pioneers in the Montessori movement in the Chicago area as well as in Uganda, Africa through their outreach program. Staff and board members have been active participants in Montessori on the local, state, national and international levels. We are proud of our international community of families and faculty, and together we create an authentic Montessori experience for all. Many of our teachers have been with us for ten years or more and are passionate about Montessori education!

We are among the few long-time AMS Accredited schools in Illinois. Our schools have upscale, fully equipped, multi-age classrooms and unique facilities in beautiful wooded settings, located in the northern suburbs of Chicago. We are open all year, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, providing children from 3 months to 12 years of age with half-day, school-day and full-day programs during the school year and summer camp sessions. We are looking for loving, engaging, observant, reliable adults, with prior experience working with children. We offer a great working environment with competitive pay and excellent benefits and opportunities for upward mobility.

Contact Lisa Kambich at: lisa@montessori-schools.com

Learn more about the North Shore Montessori Schools at: montessori-schools.com