Montessori Teacher

Guidepost Montessori • Cary, NC

4d • $38,000 - $40,000

About The Position

Guidepost Montessori is seeking a Lead Children’s House Guide to lead a mixed-age preschool classroom serving children ages 3–6. The role uses a thoughtfully prepared Montessori environment and respectful, individualized guidance to nurture children’s concentration, confidence, independence, and learning. The guide observes children closely, prepares the classroom, provides individualized and small-group lessons, and supports each child’s academic, social, emotional, and physical development. The role also includes building respectful relationships with children and families and communicating and collaborating with parents.

Children’s House classrooms include child-sized furniture and Montessori materials for practical life, literacy, math, science, and cultural studies. The environment is designed for accessibility, independence, concentration, and small-group or independent work.

Guidepost Montessori is a network of more than 100 schools across the U.S. and Asia, serving children ages 3 months to 6 years. Its mission is to transform education through learning environments that cultivate independence, joy, and lifelong curiosity.

Requirements

• Experience working with children ages 3–6 in a group learning environment.
• Alignment with child-led philosophies such as Montessori or Reggio Emilia.
• Required ECE or Child Development credits.
• Bachelor’s degree in any field.

Nice To Haves

• Montessori diploma for ages 3–6, or willingness to obtain certification; training is fully sponsored.

Responsibilities

• Observe each child closely to understand and support their physical, intellectual, and emotional development.
• Prepare and maintain an orderly classroom that fosters concentration and independence.
• Support children in building self-confidence and learning to do things independently.
• Provide individualized and small-group lessons in practical life, literacy, math, and other areas.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with children and families.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents to support each child’s growth.
• Lead the classroom with warmth, professionalism, and purpose.

Benefits

• Sponsored Montessori diploma training through the Prepared Montessorian Institute.
• Ongoing professional development and mentorship.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 75% tuition discount for up to two children at any Guidepost school.
• Supportive network of passionate educators.
• Opportunities for career growth and leadership advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level