Lead Toddler Teacher

Guidepost Montessori
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 45,000 - 48,000Function: Education & TrainingEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Observation","Leadership","Communication","Collaboration","Patience"]

Lead a mixed-age Montessori toddler classroom (0–3) by observing children closely and delivering individualized, child-led lessons. Create and maintain a beautiful, orderly prepared environment that supports independence, focus, and exploration, teaching practical life skills, language, and grace & courtesy. Build warm relationships with children and families through daily communication, and collaborate with team members to run routines that foster a respectful, joyful community.

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Guidepost Montessori
Guidepost Montessori
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Lead Toddler Teacher

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Job Summary

Lead a mixed-age Montessori toddler classroom (0–3) by observing children closely and delivering individualized, child-led lessons. Create and maintain a beautiful, orderly prepared environment that supports independence, focus, and exploration, teaching practical life skills, language, and grace & courtesy. Build warm relationships with children and families through daily communication, and collaborate with team members to run routines that foster a respectful, joyful community.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Education & Training

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead a mixed-age toddler classroom in a Montessori environment designed for exploration and independence.
  • •Observe each child closely to support their physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
  • •Prepare and maintain an orderly classroom that fosters focus, independence, and exploration.
  • •Provide practical life, language, and grace/courtesy lessons while encouraging toddlers to “do it themselves.”
  • •Communicate and collaborate with parents and team members to support each child’s growth and routines.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 45,000 - 48,000
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPaid LeaveTuition Discount

Key Requirements

  • •Interest in pursuing fully sponsored Montessori certification through the Prepared Montessorian Institute, or having a previously earned Montessori diploma.
  • •Experience working with children ages 0–3 in a group care or early learning setting.
  • •Alignment with child-led educational approaches (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or similar).
  • •Required ECE or Child Development credits.
  • •Bachelor’s degree (any field).
Experience:Early childhood educationMontessori
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:ObservationLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationPatience
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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