Lead Toddler Teacher

Guidepost Montessori • Hillsboro, OR

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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 exploration and independence, and supporting each child through observation, individualized lessons, and respectful guidance. The Lead Toddler Guide helps children develop language, coordination, self-regulation, and confidence while encouraging them to make choices and take pride in what they can accomplish.

The classroom is equipped with Montessori materials and child-sized furniture and tools. Its environment includes open spaces, natural elements, practical opportunities to build dressing, feeding, and toilet-learning skills, and materials for fine and gross motor development. Guides lead classroom routines, work collaboratively with team members, and build trusting relationships with children and families.

Guidepost Montessori is a network of over 100 schools across the U.S. and Asia, serving children from 3 months to 6 years old. The organization says it designs environments to empower children to explore, grow, and flourish, with a mission to nurture independence, joy, and lifelong learning. Guidepost Global Education and Guidepost Montessori state that they are 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 in any field.

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 a beautiful, 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.
• Competitive salary; the salary range is listed as “[Insert Range].”
• 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: Senior