Lead Preschool Teacher

Guidepost Montessori • Leavenworth, KS

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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 Montessori environment designed to nurture concentration, confidence, and deep learning, the guide prepares the classroom, observes children closely, and provides respectful, individualized guidance to support academic, social, emotional, and physical development.

Children choose meaningful work, repeat activities until mastery, and develop independence and confidence. The guide supports this growth through individualized and small-group lessons, intentional language, and strong relationships with children and families. Classrooms are equipped with Montessori materials and designed for beauty, order, accessibility, and independent and small-group work.

Guidepost Montessori is a network of more than 100 schools across the U.S. and Asia, serving children from 3 months to 6 years. The organization’s mission is to transform education by creating learning environments that cultivate independence, joy, and lifelong curiosity.

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; training is fully sponsored.

Responsibilities

• Observe each child closely to understand and support their physical, intellectual, and emotional development.
• Prepare and maintain an orderly classroom that fosters concentration and independence.
• Encourage children’s self-confidence by supporting them as they learn to do things independently.
• Provide individualized and small-group lessons in practical life, literacy, math, and other areas.
• Build strong, 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.
• 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