Lead Infant Guide – Montessori Classroom Leader

Guidepostmontessori; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsored Montessori diploma training

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

75% tuition discount for up to two (2)

Collaborative community of peers and"

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori is seeking a Lead Infant Guide to lead a mixed-age infant classroom (0–3) in a Montessori environment that supports independence, movement, and discovery. You’ll observe and tailor care to each child’s rhythms, prepare the space, and build strong relationships with families.

Responsibilities include observing development, maintaining an orderly environment, and partnering with parents for growth while leading the classroom team to nurture trust and curiosity.

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 (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

Observation of child development

Parent communication

Child-led education alignment

Education

ECE or Child Development credits

Bachelor’s degree (any field)

Job description

Guidepost Montessori is seeking a Lead Infant Guide to lead a mixed-age infant classroom (0–3) in a Montessori environment that supports independence, movement, and discovery. You’ll observe and tailor care to each child’s rhythms, prepare the space, and build strong relationships with families.

Responsibilities include observing development, maintaining an orderly environment, and partnering with parents for growth while leading the classroom team to nurture trust and curiosity.