Lead Infant Guide — Montessori Classroom Leader

Guidepostmontessori; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsored Montessori diploma training

Competitive salary: $37,000–$45,000

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

75% tuition discount for up to two?Two

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori is seeking a Lead Infant Guide to shape a calm, nurturing classroom for ages 0–3. You will prepare an environment that respects each child as capable and supports independence, movement, and discovery.

In this role you will observe development, follow each child’s natural rhythms, foster warm relationships with families, and partner with parents to support growth and learning. We offer sponsored Montessori diploma training, a competitive salary of $37,000–$45,000, health

Qualifications

• Interest in pursuing fully sponsored Montessori certification through 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 (any 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 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

Montessori certification pursuit

Experience with 0–3 age group

Child-led education alignment

Education

Bachelor’s degree (any field)

ECE or Child Development credits

Montessori diploma/training

Job description

Guidepost Montessori is seeking a Lead Infant Guide to shape a calm, nurturing classroom for ages 0–3. You will prepare an environment that respects each child as capable and supports independence, movement, and discovery.

In this role you will observe development, follow each child’s natural rhythms, foster warm relationships with families, and partner with parents to support growth and learning. We offer sponsored Montessori diploma training, a competitive salary of $37,000–$45,000, health