Careers

We welcome qualified applicants. To apply for a position at the Montessori Academy of Chicago, please download an application below.

We are currently seeking to fill the following positions:

• Lead Directress, Lower School (0-3)
  Qualifications: Full-time, 2010-11 School Year. Located in Chicago West Loop, we are a growing school serving children age 6 weeks to 12 years. We desire seasoned Montessori teachers (minimum 3 years experience as a lead teacher at the 0-3 level) to join our passionate team of educators. In addition to MACTE-accredited Montessori training, a bachelors degree is required. We seek educators who are enthusiastic lovers of life, committed to improvement, passionate about children, team-players, confident communicators, dedicated to discovery to lead an infant, toddler or pre-primary class.
  
  Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package (including partially paid health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, matching 401(k) plan), planned professional development and an opportunity to work with an extraordinary community of educators.
  
  Download Application
• Lead Directress, Upper School (3-6)
  Qualifications: Full-time, 2010-11 School Year. Located in Chicago West Loop, we are a growing school serving children age 6 weeks to 12 years. We desire seasoned Montessori teachers (minimum 3 years experience as a lead teacher at the 3-6 level) to join our passionate team of educators. In addition to MACTE-accredited Montessori training, a bachelors degree is required. We seek educators who are enthusiastic lovers of life, committed to improvement, passionate about children, team-players, confident communicators, dedicated to discovery to co-teach with one of our existing teachers.
  
  Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package (including partially paid health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, matching 401(k) plan), planned professional development and an opportunity to work with an extraordinary community of educators.
  
  Download Application