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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 55d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead a mixed-age infant classroom by creating a nurturing Montessori environment that supports independence and discovery. Observe children to provide individualized care and partner with parents to support each child's growth.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a child-related field and ECE or Child Development credits. Candidates should have experience with children ages 0-3 and an interest in pursuing Montessori certification.
Full job description
Shape a child’s very first learning experiences. At Guidepost Montessori, our Lead Infant Guides create calm, nurturing environments where infants 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.
As a Lead Infant Guide, you’ll lead a mixed-age infant classroom (ages 0–3) in a Montessori environment intentionally designed to support each child’s natural development.
In Montessori, the environment and the guide work together to nurture independence, curiosity, and confidence. You’ll thoughtfully prepare the classroom, observe each child closely, and provide individualized care that honors their unique rhythms and needs.
Most importantly, you’ll help infants develop trust in themselves and the world around them laying the foundation for lifelong learning.
What You’ll Do
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
The Montessori Prepared Environment
Every Guidepost infant classroom is fully equipped with high-quality Montessori materials and thoughtfully designed to support movement, exploration, and independence.
Our infant environments include:
Open floor space for movement and exploration
Child-sized furniture and materials
Curriculum that supports independence in feeding, dressing, and toileting
Scientifically designed materials for fine and gross motor development
Natural elements like real plants, cozy rugs, and abundant natural light
Beautiful, breakable materials made from wood and metal rather than plastic
Opportunities for climbing, crawling, and discovery without restrictive devices
What We’re Looking For
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)
What We Offer
Sponsored Montessori diploma training and ongoing professional development
Competitive salary: $40,000 - $50,000 depending on education and experience
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
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.
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.
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.
Related keywords
MontessoriEarly Childhood EducationNidoChild-Led EducationReggio EmiliaInfant DevelopmentECEPrepared EnvironmentCognitive DevelopmentGross Motor DevelopmentFine Motor Development
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
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