Lead Infant Teacher

Guidepost Montessori
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 37,000 - 39,000Function: Education & TrainingSkills: ["Observation","Communication","Relationship building","Collaboration","Child-centered care"]

Lead a mixed-age Montessori infant classroom (ages 0–1) by observing each child and supporting their physical, emotional, and cognitive development. Prepare and maintain a prepared environment with Montessori materials that encourage movement, exploration, and independence. Build strong relationships with children and families, follow children’s natural rhythms, and collaborate with your classroom team to create a respectful, child-led community.

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Guidepost Montessori
Guidepost Montessori
20 hours ago

Lead Infant Teacher

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Job Summary

Lead a mixed-age Montessori infant classroom (ages 0–1) by observing each child and supporting their physical, emotional, and cognitive development. Prepare and maintain a prepared environment with Montessori materials that encourage movement, exploration, and independence. Build strong relationships with children and families, follow children’s natural rhythms, and collaborate with your classroom team to create a respectful, child-led community.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Education & Training

Key Responsibilities

  • •Observe each child to understand and support their physical, emotional, and cognitive development
  • •Respect and follow children’s natural rhythms for sleeping, eating, and toileting
  • •Prepare and maintain an orderly Montessori environment that fosters trust, movement, and exploration
  • •Support independence by encouraging children to participate in care activities
  • •Build relationships with children and families and partner with parents and the classroom team

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 37,000 - 39,000
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPaid LeaveTuition Discount

Key Requirements

  • •Pursuing Montessori certification through the Prepared Montessorian Institute, or already holding a Montessori diploma
  • •Experience working with children ages 0–3 in a group care setting
  • •Alignment with child-led educational philosophies such as Montessori or Reggio Emilia
  • •Ability to observe and support children’s individual rhythms and needs
  • •Bachelor’s degree preferred (any field)
Experience:Early childhood educationMontessori
Skills:ObservationCommunicationRelationship buildingCollaborationChild-centered care
Certifications:Montessori certificationMontessori diploma

Company Brief

Guidepost Montessori
Guidepost Montessori operates a network of Montessori schools offering early childhood and elementary education grounded in Montessori pedagogy, focusing on individualized learning, hands-on materials, and development of independence, curiosity, and academic readiness.
Industry: Education
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: United States
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