Lead Infant Teacher

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

Lead a mixed-age Montessori infant classroom for children ages 0–3, creating a calm, nurturing environment that supports each child’s natural development. Prepare and maintain an orderly, beautiful classroom, closely observe children, and follow individual rhythms for sleeping, eating, and toileting. Encourage independence through care activities and build strong relationships with children and families while collaborating with the classroom team.

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Guidepost Montessori
Guidepost Montessori
1 month ago

Lead Infant Teacher

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Job Summary

Lead a mixed-age Montessori infant classroom for children ages 0–3, creating a calm, nurturing environment that supports each child’s natural development. Prepare and maintain an orderly, beautiful classroom, closely observe children, and follow individual rhythms for sleeping, eating, and toileting. Encourage independence through care activities and build strong relationships with children and families while collaborating with the classroom team.
Location: New Jersey
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Education & Training

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead a mixed-age infant classroom (ages 0–3) in a Montessori environment.
  • •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 environment that fosters trust, movement, and exploration.
  • •Partner with parents and collaborate with classroom team members to support children’s growth and development.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPaid LeavePaid HolidaysTuition Discount

Key Requirements

  • •Interest in pursuing fully sponsored Montessori certification through the Prepared Montessorian Institute, or having a 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:ChildcareEarly childhood educationMontessori
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:NurturingObservationCollaborationRelationship-buildingIndependence support
Certifications:Montessori certificationMontessori 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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