Montessori Toddler Teacher

Guidepost Montessori • North Wales, PA

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About The Position

Guidepost Montessori is hiring a Lead Toddler Guide to lead a mixed-age classroom for children ages 1–2 in a Montessori environment designed to support a formative stage of development. The role involves preparing an orderly, inviting classroom and supporting children’s independence, curiosity, confidence, language, coordination, and self-regulation through observation, individualized lessons, and respectful guidance.

The classroom is equipped with Montessori materials and designed around beauty, order, and independence. It includes open spaces for movement and exploration, child-sized furniture and tools, curriculum for dressing, feeding, and toilet learning, materials for motor development, natural elements, and opportunities for children to climb, crawl, and explore.

Guidepost Montessori offers sponsored Montessori diploma training, professional development, competitive salary, insurance, paid time off and holidays, a tuition discount, peer and mentor support, and career growth opportunities. Guidepost Montessori and Guidepost Global Education state their commitment to equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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 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 an 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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