Young Toddler Teacher
About The Position
Guidepost Montessori is hiring a Lead Toddler Guide to lead a mixed-age toddler classroom in a Montessori environment designed to support children during a formative stage of development. The role focuses on preparing a calm, orderly classroom that encourages curiosity, exploration, independence, and confidence. Through observation, individualized lessons, and respectful guidance, the guide supports children’s language, coordination, self-regulation, and overall development, while fostering trusting relationships with children and families. The classroom is equipped with Montessori materials and features open spaces, child-sized furniture and tools, curriculum for dressing, feeding, and toilet learning, materials for fine and gross motor development, natural elements, and opportunities for movement and exploration. The position offers sponsored Montessori diploma training, ongoing professional development, and opportunities for career growth and leadership advancement.
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 or Reggio Emilia.
- Required ECE or Child Development credits.
- Bachelor’s degree in any field.
- 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 a beautiful, orderly classroom that fosters focus, independence, and exploration.
- Encourage toddlers to develop independence and do things 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 starting salary of $37,000–$43,000.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- 75% tuition discount for up to two children at any Guidepost school.
- Collaborative, supportive network of peers and mentors.
- Opportunities for career growth and leadership advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
