Lead Infant Teacher

About the role

Guidepost Montessori seeks a Lead Infant Guide to create calm, nurturing environments where infants are respected as capable individuals. This role involves leading a mixed-age infant classroom (ages 0–3) in a Montessori environment designed to support each child's natural development.

Responsibilities

• Observe each child to understand and support their physical, emotional, and cognitive development
• Respect and follow each child’s natural rhythms for sleeping, eating, and toileting
• Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly environment that fosters trust, movement, and exploration
• Encourage children to participate in care activities and build independence
• Build warm, meaningful relationships with children and families
• Partner closely with parents to support each child’s growth and development
• Lead and collaborate with classroom team members to create a strong, respectful community

Requirements

• Interest in pursuing fully sponsored Montessori certification through our Prepared Montessorian Institute, or prior Montessori diploma
• Experience working with children ages 0–3 in a group care setting
• Alignment with child-led educational philosophies (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or similar)
• Required ECE or Child Development credits
• Bachelor’s degree (Child related field)

Qualifications

• Passionate about early development and supporting independent, curious, and confident children
• Ability to prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly environment that fosters trust, movement, and exploration
• Strong observational skills and ability to adapt to each child’s unique needs
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Skills

• Observational skills
• Ability to prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly environment
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Benefits

• Sponsored Montessori diploma training and ongoing professional development
• Competitive salary: $37,000 - $39,000
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 75% tuition discount for up to two children at any Guidepost school
• A collaborative community of peers and mentors
• Clear pathways for career growth and leadership advancement

Pay

• $37,000 - $39,000

Schedule

• Negotiable