Seasonal Assistant Teacher
About The Position
Guidepost Montessori is seeking warm, dependable Seasonal Assistant Guides to support Infant, Toddler, and Children’s House classrooms serving children ages 3–6 over school holiday breaks. The role helps maintain a calm, engaging Montessori environment where children can explore, learn, and grow at their own pace. Assistant Guides prepare intentional learning spaces and support individual and small-group activities with respect, patience, and care. This is a seasonal opportunity with flexible scheduling, including full-time, part-time, and on-call options. Strong seasonal team members may be offered a full-time position. The role offers hands-on mentorship from experienced Montessori Lead Guides and collaboration with a supportive peer network. For team members who move into permanent roles, benefits include sponsored Montessori diploma training, a tuition discount, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, and career development opportunities.
Requirements
- Experience working with young children, from infants through age 6, in a school, childcare, camp, or nanny setting.
- A positive, flexible, and team-minded attitude.
- A love for working with young children.
- Availability during school holiday breaks.
Nice To Haves
- Curiosity about the Montessori approach.
- Montessori experience is a plus but is not required.
Responsibilities
- Help keep classrooms running smoothly and consistently during the holiday break season.
- Observe children closely to understand and support their individual needs.
- Help prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly classroom.
- Support individual and small-group learning activities.
- Build warm, respectful relationships with children and families.
- Work alongside Lead Guides and the rest of the team to maintain a strong classroom community.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling, with full-time, part-time, and on-call options.
- A path to full-time employment for seasonal team members who are a strong fit.
- Hands-on mentorship from experienced Montessori Lead Guides.
- A supportive network of peers who value collaboration and shared best practices.
- For team members who move into permanent roles: fully sponsored Montessori diploma training through the Prepared Montessorian Institute.
- For team members who move into permanent roles: a 75% tuition discount for up to two children at any Guidepost school.
- For team members who move into permanent roles: health, dental, and vision insurance.
- For team members who move into permanent roles: paid time off and holidays.
- For team members who move into permanent roles: opportunities to grow their careers.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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