Lead Toddler Teacher
About The Position
The Lead Toddler Guide leads 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 invites exploration and independence, and using observation, individualized lessons, and respectful guidance to support each child’s language, coordination, self-regulation, and confidence. The Lead Toddler Guide encourages children to make choices, explore freely, and take pride in what they can accomplish. The position also includes building trusting relationships with children and families, communicating with parents about children’s growth, and collaborating with team members to foster a respectful, joyful classroom community. Guidepost offers sponsored Montessori diploma training and ongoing professional development.
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 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 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
Mid Level
