Child Care Toddler Teacher

Guidepost Montessori • Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

Guidepost Montessori is hiring a Lead Toddler Guide (Teacher) to lead a mixed-age toddler classroom in a Montessori environment designed to support children during a formative stage of development. The teacher prepares a calm, beautiful, orderly classroom that encourages curiosity, movement, exploration, and independence. Through observation, individualized lessons, and respectful guidance, the teacher supports children's language, coordination, self-regulation, confidence, and overall development.

Guidepost toddler classrooms are equipped with Montessori materials and designed around beauty, order, and independence. They include open spaces, child-sized furniture and tools, materials for fine and gross motor development, natural elements, and opportunities for children to climb, crawl, and explore. The curriculum supports skills such as dressing, feeding, and toilet learning.

Guidepost Montessori is a network of over 100 schools across the U.S. and Asia, serving children from 3 months to 6 years old. Its mission is to transform education by nurturing independence, joy, and lifelong learning. The organization is committed to equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities or special needs.

Requirements

• Experience working with children ages 0–3 in a daycare, preschool, child care, or early learning setting.
• Alignment with child-led educational approaches such as Montessori or Reggio Emilia.
• Interest in pursuing fully sponsored Montessori certification through the Prepared Montessorian Institute, or a previously earned Montessori diploma.
• CDA, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related Child Development field.

Responsibilities

• Observe each child to understand and support their physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly classroom that fosters focus, independence, and exploration.
• Encourage toddlers to build independence by doing tasks 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 to support each child's growth.
• Lead classroom routines and collaborate with team members to create a respectful, joyful community.

Benefits

• Sponsored Montessori diploma training and ongoing professional development.
• Competitive salary of $42,000–$44,000.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 75% tuition discount for up to two children at any Guidepost school.
• Collaborative, supportive network of peers and mentors.
• Opportunities for career growth and leadership advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree