Lead Infant/ Toddler Teacher

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

Lead a mixed-age infant classroom (0–3) in a Montessori environment by observing children and supporting their physical, emotional, and cognitive development. Prepare and maintain a prepared environment that fosters trust, movement, exploration, and independence through child-led activities and Montessori materials. Build warm relationships with families, follow children’s natural rhythms, and partner with your classroom team to create a respectful community.

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Guidepost Montessori
Guidepost Montessori
17 hours ago

Lead Infant/ Toddler Teacher

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Job Summary

Lead a mixed-age infant classroom (0–3) in a Montessori environment by observing children and supporting their physical, emotional, and cognitive development. Prepare and maintain a prepared environment that fosters trust, movement, exploration, and independence through child-led activities and Montessori materials. Build warm relationships with families, follow children’s natural rhythms, and partner with your classroom team to create a respectful community.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Education & Training
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Observe each child to understand and support their physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
  • •Respect and follow children’s natural rhythms for sleeping, eating, and toileting.
  • •Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly Montessori environment that fosters trust, movement, and exploration.
  • •Support independence by encouraging children to participate in care activities.
  • •Build warm relationships with children and families and partner with parents and the classroom team 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 having a prior Montessori diploma.
  • •Experience working with children ages 0–3 in a group care setting.
  • •Alignment with child-led educational philosophies such as Montessori or Reggio Emilia (or similar).
  • •Required ECE or Child Development credits.
  • •Bachelor’s degree (any field).
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:ObservationNurturingRelationship buildingIndependence supportClassroom preparation
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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