Lead Preschool Teacher

Guidepost Montessori • Gambrills, MD

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About The Position

The Lead Children’s House Guide leads a mixed-age preschool classroom for children ages 3–6 in a Montessori environment designed to nurture concentration, confidence, independence, and deep learning. The role involves carefully preparing the classroom, observing children, and providing individualized guidance and lessons to support academic, social, emotional, and physical development.

Children are encouraged to choose meaningful work, repeat activities until mastery, and take pride in their accomplishments. The guide fosters focus, self-confidence, and a belief in each child’s abilities while building respectful relationships and communicating with families.

Guidepost Children’s House classrooms are equipped with Montessori materials and designed for beauty, order, and accessibility. They include child-sized furniture, practical life materials, hands-on curriculum materials, low shelves, cozy reading spaces, real plants, natural light, and durable materials made from wood, metal, and glass.

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 to understand and support their physical, intellectual, and emotional development.
• Prepare and maintain an orderly classroom that fosters concentration and independence.
• Support children in developing self-confidence and learning 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.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 75% tuition discount for up to two children at any Guidepost school.
• A supportive network of passionate educators.
• Opportunities for career growth and leadership advancement.

What This Job Offers

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