Assistant Teacher

The role

Assistant Guides support a mixed-age Montessori classroom for children ages 0–6. You will help prepare learning spaces and support children through individualized and small-group activities.

What you will do

• Observe children closely to understand and support their individual needs
• Help prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly classroom environment
• Support individual and small-group learning activities
• Build warm, respectful relationships with children and families
• Collaborate with Lead Guides and fellow team members to create a strong classroom community

Required qualifications

• Experience working with children ages 3–6 in a school or childcare setting
• A positive, adaptable, and collaborative mindset
• A genuine love for working with young children

Nice to have

• Prior Montessori experience

Benefits

• Fully sponsored Montessori diploma training through the Prepared Montessorian Institute
• Ongoing professional development and mentorship
• 75% tuition discount for up to two children at any Guidepost school
• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Abundant opportunities for growth and career advancement
• A supportive network of peers

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.