Lead Toddler Teacher

About the role

At Guidepost Montessori, our Lead Toddler Guides 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 group care or early learning setting
• Alignment with child-led educational approaches (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or similar)
• Required ECE or Child Development credits
• Bachelor’s degree (ECE or Child Development)

Qualifications

Our Lead Toddler Guides must be passionate about early childhood development and ready to lead a classroom designed for exploration and independence. They should have a strong 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 group care or early learning setting is required, along with alignment with child-led educational approaches (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or similar).

Skills

Strong observational skills, ability to adapt to individual needs, patience, and a passion for early childhood development are essential. Leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build warm, trusting relationships with children and families are also important.

Benefits

Competitive salary $43,000-52,000

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

$43,000-52,000

Schedule

N/A