Lead Childcare Teacher

Guidepost Montessori
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 40,000 - 50,000Function: Education & TrainingEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Observation","Relationship building","Collaboration","Patience","Child-centered care"]

Lead a mixed-age (0–3) Montessori infant and toddler classroom, creating calm, nurturing learning environments that support independence, movement, and discovery. Prepare and maintain an orderly prepared environment, observe children to guide their physical, emotional, and cognitive development, and follow their natural rhythms for sleep, eating, and toileting. Build strong relationships with children and families and partner with the classroom team to foster a respectful community.

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Lead Childcare Teacher

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Job Summary

Lead a mixed-age (0–3) Montessori infant and toddler classroom, creating calm, nurturing learning environments that support independence, movement, and discovery. Prepare and maintain an orderly prepared environment, observe children to guide their physical, emotional, and cognitive development, and follow their natural rhythms for sleep, eating, and toileting. Build strong relationships with children and families and partner with the classroom team to foster a respectful community.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Education & Training

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead a mixed-age (0–3) Montessori classroom that supports each child’s natural development.
  • •Observe each child to understand and support their physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
  • •Respect and follow each child’s natural rhythms for sleeping, eating, and toileting.
  • •Prepare and maintain an environment that fosters trust, movement, and exploration.
  • •Partner closely with parents and collaborate with classroom team members to support children’s growth.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 40,000 - 50,000
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPaid LeavePaid HolidaysTuition Discount

Key Requirements

  • •Interest in pursuing fully sponsored Montessori certification through our Prepared Montessorian Institute, or prior Montessori diploma.
  • •Experience working with children ages 0–3 in a daycare, preschool, or early childcare setting.
  • •Alignment with child-led educational philosophies (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or similar).
  • •Required ECE or Child Development credits.
  • •Bachelor’s degree (Child related field).
Experience:Early childhood educationChildcareMontessori
Education:Bachelor's in Child related field
Skills:ObservationRelationship buildingCollaborationPatienceChild-centered care
Certifications:Montessori certificationPrepared Montessorian Institute diploma
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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