Lead Infant Guide — Montessori Classroom Leader

guidepostmontessori; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Montessori training sponsorship

Health, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Tuition discount

Career growth opportunities

Mentor network

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori is seeking a Lead Infant Guide to shape the earliest learning experiences for children aged 0-3. You will supervise a mixed-age infant classroom in a Montessori setting designed to support independence, movement, and discovery.

You will observe, nurture, and tailor care to each child, building trust and confidence that lays the foundation for lifelong learning. We offer sponsored Montessori diploma training and strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Interest in pursuing fully sponsored Montessori certification through our Prepared Montessorian Institute, or prior Montessori diploma.
• Experience working with children ages 0-3 in a group care setting.
• Alignment with child-led educational philosophies (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or similar).
• Required ECE or Child Development credits.
• Lead Teacher qualified for state of Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Observe each child to understand and support their physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Respect and follow each child's natural rhythms for sleeping, eating, and toileting.
• Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly environment that fosters trust, movement, and exploration.
• Support independence by encouraging children to participate in care activities.
• Build warm, meaningful relationships with children and families.
• Partner closely with parents to support each child's growth and development.
• Lead and collaborate with classroom team members to create a strong, respectful community.

Skills

Early childhood education

Montessori philosophy

Experience with ages 0-3

State of Maryland Lead Teacher

ECE credits

Education

ECE or Child Development credits

Maryland Lead Teacher qualification

Job description

Guidepost Montessori is seeking a Lead Infant Guide to shape the earliest learning experiences for children aged 0-3. You will supervise a mixed-age infant classroom in a Montessori setting designed to support independence, movement, and discovery.

You will observe, nurture, and tailor care to each child, building trust and confidence that lays the foundation for lifelong learning. We offer sponsored Montessori diploma training and strong growth opportunities.