Toddler Lead Montessori Teacher
About The Position
Guidepost Montessori is hiring a Lead Toddler Guide (Teacher) at its Williamsburg school in Brooklyn. The role supports a classroom of two-year-old children in a Montessori environment designed to foster independence, exploration, and development. Guides prepare an orderly, engaging classroom and provide individualized support, working with children one-on-one and in small groups to demonstrate activities, introduce materials, and provide language for their experiences. The prepared environment gives children the freedom to explore and work with materials at their own pace while building skills, confidence, and independence. The classroom includes high-quality Montessori materials for the infant/toddler curriculum, with a budget for guides to personalize the space. The environment features open space, child-sized furniture and objects, materials for developing fine and gross motor skills, natural materials, and opportunities for movement and exploration. Curriculum supports independence in activities such as dressing, feeding, and toilet learning. Guidepost Montessori is a network of 100 schools across the U.S. and Asia serving children ages 0–12. The organization’s mission is to transform education around the belief that children are capable and to help children achieve their development and reach their potential. Guidepost Global Education and Guidepost Montessori are committed to equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities or special needs.
Requirements
- Experience working with children ages 0–3 in a group setting, such as daycare, aftercare, or nursery.
- Be a Qualified Group Teacher: have or be actively acquiring a degree in Early Childhood Education.
- Have a high school diploma in English with official degree evaluation and translation.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in pursuing certified Montessori training through the fully sponsored Prepared Montessorian Institute, or an existing Montessori diploma.
- Familiarity with child-led philosophies and Montessori curriculum for children ages 0–3, or openness to learning more.
Responsibilities
- Closely observe each child to understand and meet their physical, intellectual, and emotional needs.
- Prepare a beautiful, orderly environment that fosters trust, exploration, deep learning, and independence.
- Cultivate independence and self-confidence by helping children do things for themselves.
- Provide lessons that encourage practical life skills, language, grace, and courtesy.
- Form personal connections with each child and cultivate a community of respect.
- Communicate and collaborate respectfully with parents to provide the best possible care for every child.
- Work with children individually and in small groups, demonstrating Montessori materials and activities and giving language to support their experiences.
Benefits
- Fully sponsored Montessori diploma and ongoing professional development through the Prepared Montessorian Institute.
- 75% tuition discount for two children at any school in the network.
- Supportive peers and mentors who share best practices.
- Career growth and promotion opportunities.
- Competitive salary.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
