Lead Toddler Teacher

Guidepost Montessori • Federal Way, WA

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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 an orderly environment that encourages exploration and independence, observing children, providing individualized lessons, and guiding development in language, coordination, self-regulation, and confidence. The Lead Toddler Guide helps children make choices and take pride in their accomplishments while building foundations for lifelong learning.

The classroom includes Montessori materials and features spaces for movement and exploration, child-sized furniture and tools, curriculum in dressing, feeding, and toilet learning, materials for fine and gross motor development, natural elements, and opportunities for children to climb, crawl, and explore.

Guidepost Montessori describes itself as a network of over 60 schools across the U.S. and Asia, serving children from 3 months to 6 years old. The organization’s mission is to transform education by nurturing independence, joy, and lifelong learning. It is committed to equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities or special needs when requested.

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 or Reggio Emilia.
• Required ECE or Child Development credits.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• 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 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.
• Competitive salary of $43,000.
• 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