Assistant Teacher New Naperville, Illinois

Guidepost Montessori; Naperville, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Montessori diploma training

Tuition discount

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Career growth

Peer network

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori Naperville is hiring an Assistant Guide for our South Naperville site. You’ll support a mixed-age Montessori classroom (0–6) to help children explore, learn, and grow with independence and confidence.

You’ll observe children, help prepare learning spaces, and work with Lead Guides to create a calm, engaging environment. We offer Montessori diploma training, growth opportunities, and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children ages 3–6 in a school or childcare setting.
• Positive, adaptable, and collaborative mindset.
• Genuine love for working with young children.
• Interest in learning and growing within the Montessori approach.

Responsibilities

• 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 Guides and team members to create a strong classroom community.

Skills

Observation skills

Child engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Montessori diploma training

Job description

Do work that matters! Every single day. We are hiring Assistant Guides for our lovely Guidepost Montessori school at South Naperville!

At Guidepost Montessori, our Assistant Guides 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 Guide, you’ll support a mixed-age Montessori classroom (Infant, Toddler, and Children’s House ages 3–6), 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 Guides and fellow team members to create a strong classroom community

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children ages 3–6 in a school or childcare setting
• 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 of over 100 schools across the U.S. and Asia, serving children from 3 months to 6 years old.

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 are looking for 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.