Lead Toddler Teacher
About The Position
Guidepost Montessori is hiring 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 creates and maintains a calm, orderly, and inviting classroom that encourages curiosity, independence, and confidence. Through observation, individualized lessons, and respectful guidance, the Lead Toddler Guide supports children’s language, coordination, self-regulation, and overall development, while helping them make choices and take pride in what they can accomplish. The classroom is equipped with Montessori materials and designed around beauty, order, and independence. Its features include open areas for movement and exploration; child-sized furniture and tools; curriculum supporting dressing, feeding, and toilet learning; materials for fine and gross motor development; natural elements such as plants and natural light; and opportunities for children to climb, crawl, and explore. The successful candidate will have experience working with children ages 0–3, required ECE or Child Development credits, and a bachelor’s degree in ECE or Child Development. They should align with child-led educational approaches and be interested in pursuing sponsored Montessori certification or already hold a Montessori diploma. Guidepost Montessori offers sponsored Montessori diploma training, ongoing professional development, a collaborative network of peers and mentors, and career growth opportunities. The advertised salary is $43,000–$52,000. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, and a 75% tuition discount for up to two children at a Guidepost school.
Requirements
- Experience working with children ages 0–3 in a group care or early learning setting.
- Required ECE or Child Development credits.
- Bachelor’s degree in ECE or Child Development.
- Alignment with child-led educational approaches such as Montessori or Reggio Emilia.
- 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 an orderly classroom that fosters focus, independence, and exploration.
- Encourage toddlers to develop independence and do things for themselves.
- 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.
- 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.
- Clear opportunities for career growth and leadership advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
