Lead Infant Guide — Montessori Classroom Leader

Guidepost Montessori; Florida; On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Montessori diploma training and PD

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Tuition discount for up to two Guidepo

Collaborative mentoring community

Leadership development pathways

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori in Florida is hiring a Lead Infant Guide to lead a mixed-age infant classroom (ages 0–3) in a Montessori environment thoughtfully designed to support each child’s natural development.

You’ll observe each child closely, prepare the environment, and provide individualized care while partnering with families and guiding a collaborative classroom team toward a respectful, growth-focused community.

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.
• Bachelor’s degree (Child related field).

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 an 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

Experience with 0-3 in group care

Child-led education philosophies

Montessori certification sponsorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Child-related field

ECE/Child Development credits

Job description

Guidepost Montessori in Florida is hiring a Lead Infant Guide to lead a mixed-age infant classroom (ages 0–3) in a Montessori environment thoughtfully designed to support each child’s natural development.

You’ll observe each child closely, prepare the environment, and provide individualized care while partnering with families and guiding a collaborative classroom team toward a respectful, growth-focused community.