Lead Toddler Guide (Montessori) – Certification Support

Guidepost, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition discount 75%

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori seeks a Lead Toddler Teacher to lead a mixed-age toddler classroom in a thoughtful Montessori environment. You will observe children, design individualized lessons, and guide language, self-regulation, and coordination development within a nurturing setting.

You will establish orderly routines, foster independence, and build strong relationships with families while collaborating with peers to create a joyful, respectful community.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for 0–3 year-olds in daycare or preschool.
• Familiar with Montessori environments and routines.
• Commitment to child-led approaches and learning through exploration.

Responsibilities

• Observe each child to understand and support their development.
• Prepare a beautiful, orderly classroom that fosters focus and exploration.
• Encourage independence by guiding toddlers to do things themselves.
• Provide lessons in practical life skills and language development.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with children and families.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents to support each child’s growth.
• Lead classroom routines and work with team to create a respectful, joyful community.

Skills

Montessori knowledge

Child development awareness

Parent communication

Classroom leadership

Education

CDA / ECE degree

Job description

Guidepost Montessori seeks a Lead Toddler Teacher to lead a mixed-age toddler classroom in a thoughtful Montessori environment. You will observe children, design individualized lessons, and guide language, self-regulation, and coordination development within a nurturing setting.

You will establish orderly routines, foster independence, and build strong relationships with families while collaborating with peers to create a joyful, respectful community.