Lead Toddler Teacher

The role

Lead a mixed-age toddler classroom in a Montessori environment. You will prepare orderly environments, provide individualized lessons, and support children's development through observation and guidance.

What you will do

• Observe each child to support physical, emotional, and cognitive development
• Prepare and maintain an orderly classroom
• 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
• Lead classroom routines and collaborate with team members

Required qualifications

• 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 Development or ECE or related field

Nice to have

• Interest in pursuing fully sponsored Montessori certification through our Prepared Montessorian Institute
• Previously earned Montessori diploma

Benefits

• Sponsored Montessori diploma training
• Ongoing professional development
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 75% tuition discount for up to two children at any Guidepost school
• 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 80 schools across the U.S. and Asia. They serve children from 3 months to 6 years old in Nido, Toddler, and Children’s House programs.