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$40k–$50k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, professional certificate
Sponsored Montessori Diploma Training, Professional Development, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off
Posted 3d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead a mixed-age toddler classroom by creating a calm, purposeful Montessori environment that fosters independence and curiosity. Provide individualized lessons in practical life skills and language development while maintaining strong relationships with families.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a child-related field and ECE or Child Development credits. Candidates must have experience working with children ages 0-3 and an interest in pursuing Montessori certification.
Full job description
Help toddlers discover who they are and what they can do.
At Guidepost Montessori, our Lead Toddler Guides create calm, purposeful environments where curiosity, independence, and confidence grow every day.
If you’re passionate about early childhood development and ready to lead a classroom designed for exploration and independence, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Your Role
As a Lead Toddler Guide, you’ll lead a mixed-age toddler classroom in a Montessori environment thoughtfully designed to support children during one of the most formative stages of development.
Montessori guides prepare beautiful, orderly environments that invite exploration and support independence. Through careful observation, individualized lessons, and respectful guidance, you’ll help each child develop language, coordination, self-regulation, and confidence.
Your leadership will empower toddlers to explore freely, make choices, and take pride in what they can accomplish laying the foundation for lifelong learning.
What You’ll Do
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
Support independence by encouraging toddlers to “do it themselves”
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
The Montessori Prepared Environment
Every Guidepost toddler classroom is fully equipped with high-quality Montessori materials and designed according to the principles of beauty, order, and independence.
Our toddler environments feature:
Open spaces that encourage movement and exploration
Child-sized furniture and tools to support independence
Curriculum that builds skills in dressing, feeding, and toilet learning
Scientifically designed materials for fine and gross motor development
Natural elements including cozy rugs, real plants, and abundant light
Beautiful, breakable materials made from wood, metal, and glass
Opportunities to climb, crawl, and explore without restrictive devices
What We’re Looking For
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 (Child related field)
What We Offer
Sponsored Montessori diploma training and ongoing professional development
Competitive salary: $40,000 - $50,000 depending on experience and education
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, supportive network of peers and mentors
Clear opportunities for career growth and leadership advancement
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 intentionally design environments that empower them to explore, grow, and flourish. Our mission is to transform education by nurturing independence, joy, and lifelong learning.
If you’re inspired by toddler development, excited to partner with families, and ready to lead with purpose, we’d love to welcome you to Guidepost Montessori.
Apply today and help toddlers take their next big steps.
Guidepost Global Education and Guidepost Montessori are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We will not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Our leadership is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy. When requested, we are committed to reasonably accommodate employees and applicants with disabilities or special needs that may require an accommodation.
We are on a mission to bring high-quality Montessori education, everywhere. Our approach is focused on empowering a child's growing independence to enable them to flourish in the world.
Our curriculum is high-agency and focused on the individual child, balancing the development of strong executive functioning and practical life skills with a core foundation of knowledge in math, geometry and literacy.
We believe in the limitless potential of every child and the power of a Montessori education to give your child the keys to life. Serving children from birth, from ages 0-12 worldwide.
Visit one of our schools and book a tour today: https://www.guidepostmontessori.com/schools
Offices: 190 S 1st St, Brooklyn, New York 11211, US · 4755 Prosperity Church Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28269, US · 1530 N Damen Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60622, US · 226 E Illinois St, Chicago, Illinois 60611, US · 7508 Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney, Texas 75070, US
We are on a mission to bring high-quality Montessori education, everywhere. Our approach is focused on empowering a child's growing independence to enable them to flourish in the world.
Our curriculum is high-agency and focused on the individual child, balancing the development of strong executive functioning and practical life skills with a core foundation of knowledge in math, geometry and literacy.
We believe in the limitless potential of every child and the power of a Montessori education to give your child the keys to life. Serving children from birth, from ages 0-12 worldwide.
Visit one of our schools and book a tour today: https://www.guidepostmontessori.com/schools
Offices: 190 S 1st St, Brooklyn, New York 11211, US · 4755 Prosperity Church Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28269, US · 1530 N Damen Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60622, US · 226 E Illinois St, Chicago, Illinois 60611, US · 7508 Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney, Texas 75070, US