Lead Infant Guide — Montessori Classroom Leader

Guidepost Montessori; New Jersey; On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

75% tuition discount for up to two 1.0

Collaborative mentoring community

Career growth and leadership pathways

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori in New Jersey is seeking a Lead Infant Guide to nurture a mixed-age classroom for 0–3 year olds in a thoughtfully designed Montessori environment, where independence, movement, and discovery are encouraged. You will observe each child, honor natural rhythms, and partner with families to support growth, while leading a collaborative classroom team to foster a warm, respectful community.

A fully sponsored Montessori certification path and opportunities for leadership are

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

Experience with infants 0–3

Child-led education philosophy

Independence and discovery focus

Montessori education commitment

Education

ECE or Child Development credits

Bachelor's degree (any field)

Job description

Guidepost Montessori in New Jersey is seeking a Lead Infant Guide to nurture a mixed-age classroom for 0–3 year olds in a thoughtfully designed Montessori environment, where independence, movement, and discovery are encouraged. You will observe each child, honor natural rhythms, and partner with families to support growth, while leading a collaborative classroom team to foster a warm, respectful community.

A fully sponsored Montessori certification path and opportunities for leadership are