Lead Toddler Teacher
About The Position
Guidepost Montessori is seeking a Lead Toddler Teacher 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, and orderly classroom that encourages exploration, independence, curiosity, and confidence. Through observation, individualized lessons, and respectful guidance, the teacher supports children’s language, coordination, self-regulation, and overall development, while helping lay the foundation for lifelong learning. The classroom is equipped with Montessori materials and designed around beauty, order, and independence. Its features include open 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 such as rugs, plants, and abundant light; and opportunities for children to climb, crawl, and explore. Guidepost Montessori offers sponsored Montessori diploma training, ongoing professional development, and opportunities for career growth and leadership advancement. The stated salary range is $40,000–$47,000. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and paid holidays; and a 75% tuition discount for up to two children at any Guidepost school.
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.
- Required ECE or Child Development credits.
- Bachelor’s degree in ECE or Child Development.
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 tasks 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
Manager
