Assistant Teacher

Guidepost Montessori; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Montessori diploma training

Tuition discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Career growth

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori in Mahwah is hiring Assistant Teachers to support infants, toddlers, and preschoolers (0–6 years). You will help create a calm, engaging environment where children can explore, learn, and grow at their own pace.

You’ll assist with preparing learning spaces, facilitating individualized activities, and building respectful relationships with families, while growing in a purpose-driven setting that values collaboration and development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under age 6.
• Positive, adaptable, and collaborative mindset.
• Interest in Montessori methods; prior Montessori experience welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

• Observe children closely to support individual needs.
• Help prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly classroom.
• Support individual and small-group learning activities.
• Build warm relationships with children and families.
• Collaborate with Lead Teachers to foster a strong classroom community.

Skills

Experience with under-6s

Positive mindset

Collaborative

Montessori interest

Job description

We are hiring Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Assistant Teachers for our lovely Guidepost Montessori school in Mahwah!

At Guidepost Montessori, our Assistant Teachers play a meaningful role in helping children ages 0–6 develop independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

If you’re passionate about working with young children and want to grow in a supportive, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to meet you.

Your Impact

As an Assistant Teacher, you’ll support a mixed-age Montessori classroom (Infant, Toddler, and Preschool), helping create a calm, engaging environment where children are empowered to explore, learn, and grow at their own pace.

In a Montessori classroom, the environment and the guide work together to support each child’s development. You’ll assist in preparing beautiful, intentional learning spaces and support children through individualized and small-group activities—always with respect, patience, and care.

Most importantly, you’ll help children build confidence in themselves and discover what they’re capable of achieving.

What You’ll Do

• Observe children closely to understand and support their individual needs
• Help prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly classroom environment
• Support individual and small-group learning activities
• Build warm, respectful relationships with children and families
• Collaborate with Lead Teachers and fellow team members to create a strong classroom community

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children under 6 years old.
• A positive, adaptable, and collaborative mindset
• A genuine love for working with young children
• Interest in learning and growing within the Montessori approach (prior Montessori experience is welcome but not required)

What We Offer

• Fully sponsored Montessori diploma training through the Prepared Montessorian Institute
• Ongoing professional development and mentorship
• 75% tuition discount for up to two children at any Guidepost school
• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Abundant opportunities for growth and career advancement
• A supportive network of peers who value collaboration and shared best practices

About Guidepost Montessori

Guidepost Montessori is a growing network with schools across the U.S. and Asia, serving children ages 2 months to 6 years.

We believe children are capable, and we design an education that nurtures independence, curiosity, and joy. Our mission is to transform education by helping every child reach their highest potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

If you love working with children and want a role where you can grow, make an impact, and be part of something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.

Guidepost Global Education and Guidepost Montessori are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We will not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Our leadership is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy. When requested, we are committed to reasonably accommodate employees and applicants with disabilities or special needs that may require an accommodation.