Assistant Teacher

Guidepost Montessori; Millersville (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori is seeking Assistant Guides for their Gambrills school to support children aged 0-6 in a nurturing Montessori environment. This role emphasizes empowering children to be independent and confident learners while providing comprehensive support and personalized lessons.

Benefits

Fully sponsored Montessori diploma training

75% tuition discount for two children

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Career growth and promotion opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school setting.
• Enthusiastic and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Observe children closely to meet their needs.
• Prepare a beautiful environment that fosters independence.
• Provide individual and small-group lessons.

Skills

Experience with children ages 3-6

Observation skills

Team collaboration

Job description

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We are hiring Assistant Guides for our lovely Guidepost Montessori school at Gambrills! Get the opportunity to empower 0 to 6-year-olds to gain independence, self-confidence, and an enduring love of learning! We're looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable Assistant Guides (Teachers) to support a mixed-age class of Infants, Toddler, and Preschool (ages 3-6) children in a Montessori environment. In a Montessori environment, guides (teachers) carefully prepare an environment that fosters independence and captivates a child’s interest. Guides provide personalized support to each child. They offer individual and small-group lessons, showing children how to use the materials and perform activities with them, and giving them precise language to understand their experiences. Because of the carefully prepared environment and individualized support, children in a Montessori class have tremendous liberty to explore the environment and work on materials of their choice for as long as they want. Most importantly, the support and materials help every child develop skills, confidence, and a firm conviction that they are capable. We’re looking for an Assistant Guide who will bring their best in order to support every child in reaching their highest potential! Guidepost Assistant Guides: Observe children closely to understand and best meet their needs, Prepare a beautiful, orderly environment that fosters independence and concentration, Provide individual and small-group lessons to support each child’s development, Form personal connections with each child and cultivate a community of collaboration and respect. An ideal candidate has experience working with children ages 3-6 in a school setting. What we offer: The opportunity to contribute to a high-quality Montessori program that serves the individual needs of each child, Fully sponsored Montessori diploma training and ongoing professional development through the Prepared Montessorian Institute, 75% tuition discount for two children at any school in our network (we serve children from 3-months-old through Elementary), A network of supportive peers and mentors who appreciate your valuable contributions and regularly share best practices, Abundant career growth and promotion opportunities, A competitive pay rate, Health, dental, and vision insurance, Paid time off and paid holidays. About Us: Guidepost Montessori is a growing network of over 100 schools across the U.S. and Asia, serving children ages 0-12 in our Nido, Toddler, Children’s House, and Elementary programs. At Guidepost, we believe children are capable and we design an education for independence. We’re on a mission to radically transform education based on this belief—for children, parents, and educators! Our mission? Children who fully experience and joyfully achieve their own development; children who can reach their highest potential and flourish—in school and in life! 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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