Child Care Toddler Teacher

About the role

At Guidepost Montessori, our Lead Toddler Teachers create calm, purposeful environments where curiosity, independence, and confidence grow every day. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact by leading a classroom designed for exploration and independence.

Responsibilities

• Observe each child closely to understand and support their physical, emotional, and cognitive development
• Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly classroom that fosters focus, independence, and exploration
• Encourage toddlers to “do it themselves” and provide lessons in practical life skills, language development, and grace and courtesy
• Build warm, trusting relationships with children and families
• Communicate and collaborate with parents to support each child’s growth
• Lead classroom routines and collaborate with team members to create a respectful, joyful community

Requirements

• Interest in pursuing fully sponsored Montessori certification through our Prepared Montessorian Institute, or a previously earned Montessori diploma
• Experience working with children ages 0–3 in a daycare, preschool, child care, or early learning setting
• Alignment with child-led educational approaches (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or similar)
• CDA, Associates, or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a Child Development related field

Qualifications

• Passionate about early childhood development
• Ready to lead a classroom designed for exploration and independence

Skills

• Strong observational skills
• Ability to create a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to adapt to individual student needs

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $42,000 - $44,000
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 75% tuition discount for up to two children at any Guidepost school
• Clear opportunities for career growth and leadership advancement

Pay

• $42,000 - $44,000

Schedule

• Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the students and the community