Infant & Toddler Program Coordinator

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 cultureProvide leadership to the Infant & Toddler programs faculty and staffEnsure academic integrity and that licensing and accreditation standards are being met by the schoolExecute educational and administrative policies for the successful operation of the Infant & Toddler programs for children and adultsAct as a liaison for integration between the staff and the administrationServe as the primary contact for parent relationships with the administrationCoordinate substitutions, staff meetings, and school closingsStep into classrooms as an extra set of hands as needed, working directly with the childrenMaintain inventory of materials and supplies to ensure complete, beautiful, and age-appropriate Montessori learning environmentsCoordinate the work of teachers, assistants, and student teachers, and ensure that they carry out school educational policiesObserve each classroom regularly to assist teachers in evaluating themselves and their classroomReview monthly record keeping from each classroom and help create plans for any necessary clarification and actionSupport all forms of parent education and involvement in school activitiesMinimum Qualifications:Montessori Infant-Toddler certification from an AMS or AMI MACTE accredited program, or willingness to complete Montessori certificationBachelor’s Degree in any subjectMinimum of three years of experience working with children in a Montessori school/group care settingDedication to Montessori philosophyDemonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingCommitment to continued professional developmentAbility to build strong and supportive relationships with parents, staff, and facultyStrong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skillsCollaborative nature and a striving for excellenceStrong time management and follow-through skillsOpen to feedback from school or teacher education community membersCompletion of Illinois Department of Early Childhood (Daycare Licensing) requirementsPhysical dexterity and ability to lift children up to 40 poundsPreferred Qualifications:Previous experience working in school leadershipGraduate degree in a related fieldInterest in involvement in teacher education programs What We Offer:Salary range: $50,000-60,000 per yearHealth, dental, and vision insuranceShort-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance401K plus company matchPaid time off and paid vacation50% tuition discount for children attending Seton Montessori SchoolOngoing professional developmentScholarships available for Montessori certification courseworkA network of supportive peers and mentorsCareer growthThe rewarding experience of contributing to a high-quality Montessori school and teacher certification program 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.