Lead Guide Children's House Teacher

Guidepost Montessori • Cary, NC

4h • $38,000 - $40,000

About The Position

Guidepost Montessori is hiring a Lead Children’s House Guide to lead a mixed-age preschool classroom for children ages 3–6. In a thoughtfully prepared Montessori environment, the Lead Guide supports children’s concentration, confidence, independence, and learning through close observation, individualized lessons, and intentional language. The role supports each child’s academic, social, emotional, and physical development while fostering a lifelong love of learning.

The classroom is equipped with Montessori materials and arranged to promote beauty, order, accessibility, and independent work. It includes child-sized furniture, practical-life materials, hands-on curriculum in literacy, math, science, and cultural studies, low shelves, child-level artwork, cozy reading spaces, real plants, natural light, and breakable materials made from wood, metal, and glass.

Guidepost Montessori is a network of over 100 schools across the U.S. and Asia, serving children ages 3 months to 6 years. The organization’s mission is to transform education by creating learning environments that cultivate independence, joy, and lifelong curiosity. Guidepost Global Education and Guidepost Montessori are committed to equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities or special needs.

Requirements

• Experience working with children ages 3–6 in a group learning environment.
• Alignment with child-led philosophies such as Montessori or Reggio Emilia.
• Required ECE or Child Development credits.
• Bachelor’s degree in any field.

Nice To Haves

• Montessori diploma for ages 3–6, or willingness to obtain certification through fully sponsored training.

Responsibilities

• Observe each child to understand and support their physical, intellectual, and emotional development.
• Prepare and maintain an orderly classroom that fosters concentration and independence.
• Support children as they develop self-confidence and learn to do things independently.
• Provide individualized and small-group lessons in practical life, literacy, math, and other areas.
• Build respectful relationships with children and families.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents to support each child’s growth.
• Lead the classroom with warmth, professionalism, and purpose.

Benefits

• Sponsored Montessori diploma training through the Prepared Montessorian Institute.
• Ongoing professional development and mentorship.
• Competitive salary of $38,000–$40,000.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 75% tuition discount for up to two children at any Guidepost school.
• Supportive network of passionate educators.
• Opportunities for career growth and leadership advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior