Lead Montessori Infant Guide - Nurture Independence

guidepostmontessori; North Wales (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsored Montessori diploma training

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

75% tuition discount for up to two чh

Collaborative community of peers and;_

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori is seeking a Lead Infant Guide to lead a mixed‑age infant classroom (ages 1-2) in a Montessori environment designed to support each child's natural development. You will prepare the room, observe children closely, and provide individualized care that honors their rhythms and needs.

The role emphasizes nurturing independence, movement, and discovery, with opportunities to pursue fully sponsored Montessori certification and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Observation of each child to support development
• Alignment with child-led educational philosophies (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or similar)
• Experience with children ages 0-3 in a group care setting
• ECE or Child Development credits required
• Bachelor's degree (any field)

Responsibilities

• Observe each child to understand and support their development
• Respect and follow each child's rhythms for sleep, feeding, and toileting
• Prepare and maintain a calm, organized environment that fosters independence
• Encourage children to participate in care activities to support autonomy
• Build warm relationships with children and families
• Collaborate with parents to support growth and development
• Lead and collaborate with classroom team to create a respectful community

Skills

Observation of child development

Team collaboration

Montessori-aligned education

Education

Bachelor's degree (any field)

ECE or Child Development credits

Job description

Guidepost Montessori is seeking a Lead Infant Guide to lead a mixed‑age infant classroom (ages 1-2) in a Montessori environment designed to support each child's natural development. You will prepare the room, observe children closely, and provide individualized care that honors their rhythms and needs.

The role emphasizes nurturing independence, movement, and discovery, with opportunities to pursue fully sponsored Montessori certification and ongoing professional development.