Lead Montessori Guide (Ages 3–6) — Growth, Training & Benefits

Guidepost Montessori; Gambrills (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsored Montessori diploma training

Ongoing professional development

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

75% tuition discount for up to two of…

Supportive educator network

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori is hiring a Lead Children’s House Guide for a mixed-age preschool classroom. You will nurture concentration, independence, and a love of learning through individualized lessons and deliberate language.

Join a program that values observation, hands-on materials, and parent collaboration to support each child’s growth. Competitive salary, benefits, and tuition discounts are offered.

Qualifications

• Montessori diploma for ages 3–6, or willingness to obtain certification (sponsored).
• Experience with children ages 3–6 in a group learning environment.
• Alignment with child-led philosophies such as Montessori or Reggio Emilia.
• Required ECE or Child Development credits.
• Bachelor’s degree in any field.

Responsibilities

• Observe each child to support physical, intellectual, and emotional development.
• Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly classroom fostering concentration and independence.
• Encourage self-confidence by guiding children to do things themselves.
• Provide individualized and small-group lessons in practical life, literacy, math, and beyond.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with children and families.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents to support each child’s growth.
• Lead your classroom with warmth, professionalism, and purpose.

Skills

Experience with 3–6 year olds

Child-led philosophies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any field

ECE or Child Development credits

Montessori diploma for 3–6 or willingness to obtain (sponsored)

Job description

Guidepost Montessori is hiring a Lead Children’s House Guide for a mixed-age preschool classroom. You will nurture concentration, independence, and a love of learning through individualized lessons and deliberate language.

Join a program that values observation, hands-on materials, and parent collaboration to support each child’s growth. Competitive salary, benefits, and tuition discounts are offered.