Full Time Lead Teaching Position working with young children. If you are working in Early Childhood, this is a unique opportunity to advance your career. Seeking a candidate to work in a Montessori class with children between the ages of 16 months - 3 years. Teaching experience preferred. In addition, candidate would be sponsored for Montessori Training. Sponsorship would include tuition, salary, and any necessary travel and lodging.

Countryside Day School is a non-profit, independent school founded in 1967, ISACS accredited for 15+ years. This is NOT A DAYCARE JOB. The school is located in a pleasant Chicago suburb on 4 acres. Enrollment is 170 students. Average tenure of teachers at CDS is fifteen years. CMS is an amazing place to work. Staff are dedicated, joyful, and professional.

Candidate should have a vibrant and outgoing personality and be comfortable working with other strong personalities. Position involves working collaboratively with the Early Childhood Team to create an educational experience for students that emphasizes independence.

Our staff is a professional and dynamic one. We work hard, and we love what we do. 100% of staff indicated they would recommend this school to peers for job placement on recent ISACS survey. There are several defining qualities CDS staff have that make us who we are: grit, creativity, collaboration, initiative, empathy, and sense of humor. We are not trying to convince anyone that these are important qualities. We are looking for people who already know that they are and want to be a part of an organization of people who know this as well. We love work because we value what we do and appreciate what we have. This is a salaried position starting in the $55,000 range. In addition, benefits are $10,000 pre-tax dollars which can be used toward health insurance, childcare fees, or 401K.