Lead Primary Montessori Teacher

Guidepost Montessori • Santa Clarita, CA

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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 thoughtfully prepared Montessori environment, the guide supports children’s academic, social, emotional, and physical development through close observation, individualized lessons, intentional language, and respectful guidance. The role fosters children’s concentration, confidence, independence, and joy in learning, allowing them to choose meaningful work, repeat activities until mastery, and take pride in their accomplishments.

The guide prepares and maintains an orderly, accessible classroom equipped with Montessori materials for practical life, literacy, math, science, and cultural studies. The role includes building respectful relationships with children and families, communicating and collaborating with parents, and leading the classroom with warmth, professionalism, and purpose.

Guidepost Montessori describes itself as a network of over 100 schools across the U.S. and Asia, serving children from 3 months to 6 years. Its mission is to transform education through learning environments that cultivate independence, joy, and lifelong curiosity for children, families, and educators. The organization states its commitment to equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities or special needs.

Requirements

• Montessori diploma for ages 3–6, or willingness to obtain certification; training is fully sponsored.
• 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 child development or early childhood education.

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–$50,000+.
• 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