Seasonal Assistant Teacher
About The Position
Guidepost Montessori is hiring Seasonal Assistant Guides to support Infant, Toddler, and Children’s House classrooms serving children ages 3–6 during school holiday breaks. The role helps create a calm, engaging environment where children can explore, learn, and grow at their own pace. Assistant Guides prepare and maintain intentional learning spaces and support individual and small-group activities with respect, patience, and care. The position may suit college students home for winter break, experienced caregivers seeking flexible work, or people interested in learning about Montessori education. Strong seasonal team members may be offered a full-time permanent role. The position pays $19–$22 per hour based on experience and offers full-time or part-time scheduling. Permanent-role benefits include sponsored Montessori diploma training, a tuition discount for up to two children at Guidepost schools, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, and career-development opportunities. Seasonal team members also receive mentorship from experienced Montessori Lead Guides and support from collaborative peers.
Requirements
- Experience working with young children, from infants through age 6, in a school, childcare, camp, or nanny setting.
- A positive, flexible, team-minded attitude.
- A love for working with young children.
- Availability during school holiday breaks.
Nice To Haves
- Montessori experience is a plus but is not required.
- Curiosity about the Montessori approach.
Responsibilities
- Help keep classrooms running smoothly and consistently during holiday breaks.
- Observe children closely to understand and support their individual needs.
- Help prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly classroom.
- Support individual and small-group learning activities.
- Build warm, respectful relationships with children and families.
- Work alongside Lead Guides and the rest of the team to maintain a strong classroom community.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling, with full-time and part-time options.
- Potential path to full-time permanent employment for seasonal team members who are a strong fit.
- Hands-on mentorship from experienced Montessori Lead Guides.
- A supportive network of peers who value collaboration and shared best practices.
- For team members who move into permanent roles: fully sponsored Montessori diploma training through the Prepared Montessorian Institute.
- For team members who move into permanent roles: 75% tuition discount for up to two children at any Guidepost school.
- For team members who move into permanent roles: health, dental, and vision insurance.
- For team members who move into permanent roles: paid time off and holidays.
- For team members who move into permanent roles: opportunities to grow their careers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
