Lead Infant Teacher

Guidepost Montessori
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Education & TrainingEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Observation","Relationship-building","Collaboration","Nurturing","Independence support"]

Lead a mixed-age Montessori infant classroom (ages 0–3) by creating a calm, prepared environment that supports independence, movement, and discovery. Observe each child’s physical, emotional, and cognitive development, respect natural rhythms, and provide individualized care. Build warm relationships with children and families and partner with the classroom team to foster a strong, respectful community. Participate in sponsored Montessori training and ongoing professional development.

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Guidepost Montessori
Guidepost Montessori
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Lead Infant Teacher

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Job Summary

Lead a mixed-age Montessori infant classroom (ages 0–3) by creating a calm, prepared environment that supports independence, movement, and discovery. Observe each child’s physical, emotional, and cognitive development, respect natural rhythms, and provide individualized care. Build warm relationships with children and families and partner with the classroom team to foster a strong, respectful community. Participate in sponsored Montessori training and ongoing professional development.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Education & Training
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead a mixed-age infant (0–3) Montessori classroom by supporting each child’s natural development
  • •Observe each child to support physical, emotional, and cognitive development
  • •Respect and follow each child’s natural rhythms for sleeping, eating, and toileting
  • •Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly Montessori environment that fosters trust, movement, and exploration
  • •Build warm relationships with children and families and partner with parents and classroom team members to support growth

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPaid LeavePaid HolidaysTuition Discount

Key Requirements

  • •Interest in pursuing fully sponsored Montessori certification through the Prepared Montessorian Institute, or prior Montessori diploma
  • •Experience working with children ages 0–3 in a group care setting
  • •Alignment with child-led educational philosophies (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or similar)
  • •Required ECE or Child Development credits
  • •Bachelor’s degree (any field)
Experience:Early childhoodChildcareMontessori
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:ObservationRelationship-buildingCollaborationNurturingIndependence support
Certifications:Montessori diplomaMontessori certification
Languages:English

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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