Lead Infant Guide - Montessori Classroom Leader

Guidepost Montessori; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Health insurance

PTO & holidays

Career growth

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori in the United States seeks a Lead Infant Guide to nurture a mixed-age classroom for ages 0–3 in a thoughtfully designed Montessori environment.

You’ll observe children, prepare the classroom, support independence, and build warm relationships with families while partnering with parents to support each child’s growth. A fully sponsored Montessori certification is offered, with a Bachelor’s degree required and ECE credits valued.

Qualifications

• Interest in pursuing fully sponsored Montessori certification.
• 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 experience

Child development knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

ECE or Child Development credits

Job description

Guidepost Montessori in the United States seeks a Lead Infant Guide to nurture a mixed-age classroom for ages 0–3 in a thoughtfully designed Montessori environment.

You’ll observe children, prepare the classroom, support independence, and build warm relationships with families while partnering with parents to support each child’s growth. A fully sponsored Montessori certification is offered, with a Bachelor’s degree required and ECE credits valued.