Lead Teacher
About the role
Shape a child’s very first learning experiences. At Guidepost Montessori, our Lead Infant and Toddler Guides create calm, nurturing environments where infants and Toddlers are respected as capable individuals from the very beginning.
If you’re passionate about early development and want to lead a thoughtfully designed classroom that supports independence, movement, and discovery, we’d love to meet you.
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
- Support independence by encouraging children to participate in care activities
- 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)
- Bachelor’s degree (any field)
Qualifications
None specified
Skills
Not specified
Benefits
Not specified
Pay
Competitive salary
Schedule
Not specified
About Guidepost Montessori
Guidepost Montessori is a growing network of over 100 schools across the U.S. and Asia, serving children from 3 months to 6 years old in our Nido, Toddler, and Children’s House programs.
We believe children are capable and we design environments that empower them to explore, grow, and flourish. Our mission is to transform education by nurturing independence, joy, and lifelong learning.
Application
If you’re passionate about early childhood, excited to partner with families, and ready to lead with purpose, we’d love to welcome you to our community.
Apply today and help shape the earliest years of learning.