Lead Preschool Teacher

Guidepost Montessori • Santa Clarita, CA

4d • $40,000 - $49,000

About The Position

Guidepost Montessori is seeking a Lead Children’s House Guide to lead a mixed-age preschool classroom for children ages 3–6 in a Montessori environment. The role supports children’s academic, social, emotional, and physical development through close observation, individualized lessons, intentional language, and respectful guidance. The classroom is designed to nurture concentration, confidence, independence, and deep learning, allowing children to choose meaningful work, repeat activities to mastery, and take pride in their accomplishments.

The Lead Guide prepares and maintains an orderly, accessible classroom and builds respectful relationships with children and families. Guidepost classrooms include child-sized furniture, practical-life and self-care materials, hands-on academic and cultural materials, low shelves, cozy reading areas, real plants, natural light, and durable materials.

Guidepost Montessori is a network of more than 100 schools across the U.S. and Asia, serving children ages 3 months to 6 years. Its mission is to transform education through learning environments that cultivate independence, joy, and lifelong curiosity. The organization states its commitment 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 ECE or Child Development.
• 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 a beautiful, 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 of $40,000–$49,000.
• 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: Manager