Lead Toddler Teacher

Guidepost Montessori • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

Guidepost Montessori is seeking a Lead Toddler Guide to lead a mixed-age toddler classroom in a Montessori environment designed to support children during a formative stage of development. The role involves preparing a calm, beautiful, orderly classroom that encourages curiosity, exploration, independence, and confidence. Through observation, individualized lessons, and respectful guidance, the Lead Guide supports children’s language, coordination, self-regulation, and overall development.

The Guidepost toddler environment includes open spaces, child-sized furniture and tools, curriculum for dressing, feeding, and toilet learning, materials for fine and gross motor development, natural elements, and opportunities for movement and exploration. The role also includes building warm relationships with children and families, communicating with parents, and collaborating with classroom team members.

Guidepost Montessori offers sponsored Montessori diploma training, ongoing professional development, competitive salary, insurance, paid time off and holidays, a tuition discount, and opportunities for career growth. The organization describes itself as a network of more than 100 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 or early learning setting.
• Alignment with child-led educational approaches such as Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or similar.
• Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• Interest in pursuing fully sponsored Montessori certification through the Prepared Montessorian Institute, or a previously earned Montessori diploma.

Responsibilities

• Observe each child to understand and support their physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly classroom that fosters focus, independence, and exploration.
• Encourage toddlers to do things independently.
• Provide lessons in practical life skills, language development, and grace and courtesy.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with children and families.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents to support each child’s growth.
• Lead classroom routines and collaborate with team members to create a respectful, joyful community.

Benefits

• Sponsored Montessori diploma training and ongoing professional development.
• 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 collaborative, supportive network of peers and mentors.
• Opportunities for career growth and leadership advancement.

What This Job Offers

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