Lead Infant Guide - Montessori Classroom Leader

Socket.dev; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Montessori diploma training sponsor

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

75% tuition discount for two children

Career growth and leadership pathways

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori in California is seeking a Lead Infant Guide to supervise a mixed-age 0-3 classroom within a thoughtfully designed Montessori environment. You will prepare the space, observe each child, and provide individualized care that respects each child’s rhythms and needs.

Key responsibilities include supporting independence, building warm relationships with families, and collaborating with teammates to foster a respectful community where infants develop trust and confidence for

Qualifications

• ECE credits or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in Montessori settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe each child to support physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Respect each child's rhythms for sleeping, eating, and toileting.
• Prepare an orderly environment that fosters trust, movement, and exploration.
• Encourage independence by involving children in care activities.
• Build warm relationships with children and families; partner with parents.

Skills

Montessori philosophy

Child development knowledge

Group care 0-3 experience

Communication with families

Education

ECE or Child Development credits

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Guidepost Montessori in California is seeking a Lead Infant Guide to supervise a mixed-age 0-3 classroom within a thoughtfully designed Montessori environment. You will prepare the space, observe each child, and provide individualized care that respects each child’s rhythms and needs.

Key responsibilities include supporting independence, building warm relationships with families, and collaborating with teammates to foster a respectful community where infants develop trust and confidence for