Young Toddler Teacher

Guidepost Montessori • Leavenworth, KS

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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 guide prepares a calm, beautiful, orderly classroom that encourages curiosity, exploration, independence, and confidence. Through observation, individualized lessons, and respectful guidance, the guide supports each child’s language, coordination, self-regulation, and development.

The role includes fostering trusting relationships with children and families, partnering with parents, and collaborating with teammates to build a respectful and joyful classroom community. Classrooms are equipped with Montessori materials, child-sized furniture and tools, and opportunities for movement and exploration. The environment includes natural elements and materials that support practical life skills, fine and gross motor development, dressing, feeding, and toilet learning.

Guidepost Montessori is a network of more than 80 schools across the U.S. and Asia, serving children from 3 months to 6 years old. The organization’s mission is to transform education by nurturing independence, joy, and lifelong learning.

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.

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 by doing tasks 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 network of peers and mentors.
• Opportunities for career growth and leadership advancement.

What This Job Offers

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