Lead Montessori Infant Guide: Inspire Young Minds

Guidepost Montessori; Evanston (IL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary ($40,000 - $50,000)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

75% tuition discount for up to two (2)

Career growth and leadership pathways

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori in Evanston, IL seeks a Lead Infant Guide to lead a mixed-age infant classroom (0–3) in a Montessori environment designed to support each child’s natural development. You’ll prepare the classroom, observe children, foster independence, and build warm relationships with families while pursuing fully sponsored Montessori certification or leveraging an existing Montessori diploma.

We offer a competitive salary, health/dental/vision insurance, PTO and holidays, 75% tuition

Qualifications

• Interest in pursuing fully sponsored Montessori certification (Prepared Montessorian Institute) or a 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 (Child related 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 certification sponsorship

Infant care experience 0–3

Education

ECE or Child Development credits

Bachelor’s degree in Child-related field

Montessori diploma

Job description

Guidepost Montessori in Evanston, IL seeks a Lead Infant Guide to lead a mixed-age infant classroom (0–3) in a Montessori environment designed to support each child’s natural development. You’ll prepare the classroom, observe children, foster independence, and build warm relationships with families while pursuing fully sponsored Montessori certification or leveraging an existing Montessori diploma.

We offer a competitive salary, health/dental/vision insurance, PTO and holidays, 75% tuition