Lead Infant Teacher

Guidepost Montessori; Bethesda (MD); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Montessori diploma training

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition discount for children

Zusammenfassung

Guidepost Montessori is hiring a Lead Infant Guide to lead a mixed-age infant classroom (0–3) in a Montessori setting designed to support development. You will observe each child, honor natural rhythms, and prepare an environment that fosters independence and discovery.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and a team, ongoing Montessori certification sponsorship, and a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits. Join a growing network focused on nurturing early learners.

Qualifikationen

• Experience working with children aged 0–3 in a group care setting.
• Support for child-led educational philosophies (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or similar).
• Required ECE or Child Development credits.
• Lead Teacher qualified for state of Maryland.
• Interest in pursuing fully sponsored Montessori certification.

Aufgaben

• Observe each child to understand and support their development.
• Respect and follow each child’s natural rhythms for sleeping, eating, and toileting.
• Prepare and maintain an orderly, engaging environment that fosters trust and exploration.
• Support independence by encouraging children to participate in care activities.
• Build warm, meaningful relationships with children and families.
• Partner with parents to support growth and development.
• Lead and collaborate with classroom team members to create a strong community.

Kenntnisse

Experience with 0–3

Montessori alignment

Observation & assessment

Family collaboration

Ausbildung

ECE or Child Development credits

Jobbeschreibung

Shape a child’s very first learning experiences

At Guidepost Montessori, our Lead Infant Guides create calm, nurturing environments where infants are respected as capable individuals from the very beginning. If you’re passionate about early development and want to lead a thoughtfully designed classroom that supports independence, movement, and discovery, we’d love to meet you.

As a Lead Infant Guide, you’ll lead a mixed-age infant classroom (ages 0–3) in a Montessori environment intentionally designed to support each child’s natural development.

In Montessori, the environment and the guide work together to nurture independence, curiosity, and confidence. You’ll thoughtfully prepare the classroom, observe each child closely, and provide individualized care that honors their unique rhythms and needs.

Most importantly, you’ll help infants develop trust in themselves and the world around them laying the foundation for lifelong learning.

What You’ll Do

• 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

The Montessori Prepared Environment

Every Guidepost infant classroom is fully equipped with high-quality Montessori materials and thoughtfully designed to support movement, exploration, and independence.

• Open floor space for movement and exploration
• Child‑sized furniture and materials
• Curriculum that supports independence in feeding, dressing, and toileting
• Scientifically designed materials for fine and gross motor development
• Natural elements like real plants, cozy rugs, and abundant natural light
• Beautiful, breakable materials made from wood and metal rather than plastic
• Opportunities for climbing, crawling, and discovery without restrictive devices

What We’re Looking For

• 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
• Lead Teacher qualified for state of Maryland

What We Offer

• Sponsored Montessori diploma training and ongoing professional development
• Competitive salary $47,000
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 75% tuition discount for up to two children at any Guidepost school
• A collaborative community of peers and mentors
• Clear pathways for career growth and leadership advancement

About Guidepost Montessori

Guidepost Montessori is a growing network of over 60 schools across the U.S. and Asia, serving children from 3 months to 6 years old in our Nido, Toddler, and Children’s House programs.

We believe children are capable and we design environments that empower them to explore, grow, and flourish. Our mission is to transform education by nurturing independence, joy, and lifelong learning.

If you’re passionate about early childhood, excited to partner with families, and ready to lead with purpose, we’d love to welcome you to our community.

Guidepost Global Education and Guidepost Montessori are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We will not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Our leadership is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy. When requested, we are committed to reasonably accommodate employees and applicants with disabilities or special needs that may require an accommodation.