Young Toddler Lead Teacher

Guidepost Montessori • Charlotte, NC

8d • $39,000 - $45,000

About The Position

Guidepost Montessori is hiring a Spanish Immersion Lead Young Toddler Guide to lead a mixed-age young toddler classroom in a Montessori setting. The Guide leads the classroom primarily in Spanish, speaking with children throughout daily routines, lessons, songs, mealtimes, diapering, and toilet learning so they can absorb the language naturally. They prepare a calm, orderly environment that supports exploration, independence, and confidence, and use observation, individualized lessons, and respectful guidance to support each child’s development.

The role includes teaching practical life skills, language development, and grace and courtesy; building trusting relationships with children and families; communicating with parents in English or Spanish; and guiding Assistant Guides in creating a respectful, joyful community. The classrooms use high-quality Montessori materials, child-sized furnishings, natural elements, and opportunities for safe movement and exploration.

The position pays $39,000–$45,000 per year, depending on education and experience, and includes sponsored Montessori diploma training and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• Native or near-native fluency in Spanish and strong English communication skills for working with families and colleagues.
• Experience working with children ages 0–3 in a group care, daycare, childcare, or early learning setting.
• Required ECE or Child Development credits.
• Interest in completing fully sponsored Montessori certification through the Prepared Montessorian Institute, or an existing Montessori diploma.
• Belief in child-led approaches to education, such as Montessori or Reggio Emilia.

Nice To Haves

• A college degree in a child-related field.
• Experience in a bilingual or immersion setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the classroom primarily in Spanish, using rich, natural language throughout daily routines.
• Bring Spanish to life through songs, rhymes, books, and cultural traditions.
• Observe each child to understand and support their physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly classroom that encourages focus, independence, and exploration.
• Encourage toddlers to develop independence and do tasks themselves.
• Give lessons in practical life skills, language development, and grace and courtesy.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with children and families.
• Communicate with parents in English or Spanish to support each child’s growth and explain how immersion works.
• Lead classroom routines and guide Assistant Guides in building a respectful, joyful community.

Benefits

• Fully 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 roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed