Lead Infant Teacher
About The Position
Guidepost Montessori is seeking a Lead Infant Teacher, also described as a Lead Infant Guide, to lead a mixed-age infant classroom for children ages 0–3. The role focuses on creating a calm, nurturing Montessori environment that respects infants as capable individuals and supports independence, movement, curiosity, and discovery. The Lead Infant Teacher prepares and maintains the classroom, closely observes each child, and provides individualized care that honors each child’s rhythms and needs. The teacher supports infants’ physical, emotional, and cognitive development and helps them build trust in themselves and the world around them. The position also involves building relationships with families, partnering with parents, and leading and collaborating with classroom team members. Classrooms are equipped with Montessori materials and designed to support movement, exploration, and independence. Environments include open floor space, child-sized furniture and materials, materials for motor development, natural elements and light, and opportunities for climbing, crawling, and discovery. Guidepost Montessori offers sponsored Montessori diploma training, ongoing professional development, competitive salary, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, a tuition discount for eligible children, a collaborative community, and career-growth opportunities. Guidepost Montessori is a network of over 80 schools across the U.S. and Asia, serving children from 3 months to 6 years old.
Requirements
- Experience working with children ages 0–3 in a group care setting.
- Required ECE or Child Development credits.
- Bachelor’s degree in any field.
- Interest in pursuing fully sponsored Montessori certification through the Prepared Montessorian Institute, or a prior Montessori diploma.
- Alignment with child-led educational philosophies such as Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or similar.
Responsibilities
- Observe each child to understand and support their physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Respect and follow each child’s natural rhythms for sleeping, eating, and toileting.
- Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly environment that fosters trust, movement, and exploration.
- Support independence by encouraging children to participate in care activities.
- Build warm, meaningful relationships with children and families.
- Partner closely with parents to support each child’s growth and development.
- Lead and collaborate with classroom team members to create a strong, respectful community.
Benefits
- Sponsored Montessori diploma training and ongoing professional development.
- Competitive salary of $40,000–$48,000.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- 75% tuition discount for up to two children at any Guidepost school.
- A collaborative community of peers and mentors.
- Clear pathways for career growth and leadership advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
