Lead Montessori Toddler Guide — Inspire Independence

Guidepost Montessori; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition discount

Mentor network

Career growth

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori is seeking an Infant Guide to lead a mixed-age toddler classroom within a Montessori environment designed to support early development. The role emphasizes observation, individualized lessons, and respectful guidance to foster language, coordination, self-regulation, and confidence.

You will empower toddlers to explore, make choices, and take pride in achievements while laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Qualifications

• Montessori certification pursuit or Montessori diploma is required or desired.
• Experience with children ages 0-3 in group care or early learning.
• Alignment with child-led educational approaches (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or similar).
• Bachelor’s degree (any field).

Responsibilities

• Observe each child to support physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Prepare and maintain an orderly classroom that fosters focus and independence.
• Encourage toddlers to do things themselves and build independence.
• Provide lessons in practical life skills, language development, and social graces.
• Build warm relationships with children and families.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents to support growth.
• Lead routines and collaborate with team to maintain a joyful community.

Skills

Montessori certification pursuit

Experience with 0-3

Child-led education alignment

Observation and family communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (any field)

Montessori certification (or pursuing)

Job description

Guidepost Montessori is seeking an Infant Guide to lead a mixed-age toddler classroom within a Montessori environment designed to support early development. The role emphasizes observation, individualized lessons, and respectful guidance to foster language, coordination, self-regulation, and confidence.

You will empower toddlers to explore, make choices, and take pride in achievements while laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning.