Lead Infant Teacher

Guidepost Montessori
Raleigh
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 41,000 - 44,000 annuallyFunction: Education & TrainingEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Nurturing","Observation","Relationship-building","Collaboration","Supporting independence"]

Lead a mixed-age infant classroom (0–3) in a Montessori environment designed to support each child’s natural development. Prepare and maintain a welcoming, orderly space with developmentally appropriate materials; observe children closely; and follow individual rhythms for sleep, eating, and toileting. Encourage independence through care routines, build warm relationships with families, and collaborate with classroom team members to foster a respectful community.

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Lead Infant Teacher

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Job Summary

Lead a mixed-age infant classroom (0–3) in a Montessori environment designed to support each child’s natural development. Prepare and maintain a welcoming, orderly space with developmentally appropriate materials; observe children closely; and follow individual rhythms for sleep, eating, and toileting. Encourage independence through care routines, build warm relationships with families, and collaborate with classroom team members to foster a respectful community.
Location: Raleigh
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Education & Training

Key Responsibilities

  • •Observe each child to understand and 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.
  • •Support independence by encouraging children to participate in care activities.
  • •Partner closely with parents and lead/collaborate with classroom team members to build a strong, respectful community.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 41,000 - 44,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPaid LeavePaid HolidaysTuition DiscountLearning Budget

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 childhood educationMontessoriChild care
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:NurturingObservationRelationship-buildingCollaborationSupporting independence
Certifications:Montessori 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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