Assistant Guide — Montessori Growth & Training

Guidepost Montessori; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Montessori diploma training

Tuition discount 75%

Health insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori is hiring an Assistant Guide for our Deerbrook school to support a mixed-age Montessori classroom for ages 0–6. You will help create a calm, engaging learning space and empower children to explore at their own pace.

You’ll assist in preparing learning environments, guiding individualized activities, and building trusting relationships with children and families while collaborating with Lead Guides and the team.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting.
• Positive and collaborative mindset.
• Genuine love for working with young children.

Responsibilities

• Observe children closely to support their individual needs.
• Help prepare and maintain an orderly classroom environment.
• Support individual and small-group learning activities
• Build warm, respectful relationships with children and families.
• Collaborate with Lead Guides and teammates to create a strong classroom community.

Skills

Experience with young children

Collaborative mindset

Love for working with children

Job description

Guidepost Montessori is hiring an Assistant Guide for our Deerbrook school to support a mixed-age Montessori classroom for ages 0–6. You will help create a calm, engaging learning space and empower children to explore at their own pace.

You’ll assist in preparing learning environments, guiding individualized activities, and building trusting relationships with children and families while collaborating with Lead Guides and the team.