Toddler Lead Teacher

The role

You will lead a mixed-age young toddler classroom in a Montessori environment. You will prepare orderly environments and provide individualized lessons to support child development.

What you will 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

Required qualifications

• Experience working with babies, infants, and children ages 0–3 in a daycare or preschool classroom, child care or early learning setting
• Alignment with child-led educational approaches (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or similar)
• Required ECE or Child Development credits
• College degree (Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a child related field)

Nice to have

• Interest in pursuing fully sponsored Montessori certification through our Prepared Montessorian Institute, or a previously earned Montessori diploma

Benefits

• Sponsored Montessori diploma training and ongoing professional development
• 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 the company

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. Their mission is to transform education by nurturing independence, joy, and lifelong learning.