Guidepostmontessori
Teacher Assistant
Ballwin, Missouri. Posted 10 days ago
The role
You will support a mixed-age Montessori classroom for infants, toddlers, and children ages 3-6. 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, childcare setting, customer service or child related field
- 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 + sign on bonus
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Abundant opportunities for growth and career advancement
- A supportive network of peers who value collaboration and shared best practices
About the company
Guidepost Montessori is a growing network of over 80 schools across the U.S. and Asia, serving children from 3 months to 6 years old.