💼 About This Role

You'll lead a mixed-age toddler classroom in a Montessori environment, helping children develop language, coordination, and confidence. Your core impact is empowering toddlers to explore, make choices, and build independence. This role offers fully sponsored Montessori certification and a collaborative school network.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Observe each child to support physical, emotional, and cognitive development
• Prepare and maintain a classroom fostering focus, independence, and exploration
• Provide lessons in practical life skills, language, and grace and courtesy
• Communicate with parents and lead classroom routines collaboratively

📋 Requirements

• Interest in pursuing Montessori certification or previously earned Montessori diploma
• Experience working with children ages 0–3 in a group care setting
• Alignment with child-led educational approaches like Montessori or Reggio Emilia
• Bachelor's degree in a child-related field

✨ Nice to Have

• ECE or Child Development credits
• Previous lead teacher experience
• Familiarity with Montessori materials

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 📚 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

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Application review· 1 week
2. 2Phone screen with recruiter· 30 min
3. 3Interview with school leadership· 1 hour