Lead Toddler Guide — Montessori Classroom Leader

Guidepost Montessori; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition discount

Career growth

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori is seeking a Lead Toddler Guide to lead a mixed-age toddler classroom in a Montessori environment designed for exploration and independence. You will observe, design individualized lessons, and guide children to develop language, coordination, self-regulation, and confidence.

You’ll empower toddlers to explore, make choices, and take pride in accomplishments, while collaborating with families and a supportive team. Training opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Montessori approach and child-led learning
• Strong observation to tailor individual lessons
• Ability to collaborate with families and team
• Experience with 0–3 age group and group care settings

Responsibilities

• Observe each child to support physical, emotional, and cognitive development
• Prepare and maintain an orderly, inviting classroom
• Support independence by encouraging children to do things themselves
• Provide lessons in practical life skills, language, and social graces
• Build warm, trusting relationships with children and families
• Communicate and collaborate with parents to support growth
• Lead routines and work with teammates to maintain a joyful, respectful community

Skills

Observation

Family communication

Classroom leadership

Montessori principles

Education

ECE or Child Development credits

Montessori certification or diploma

Job description

Guidepost Montessori is seeking a Lead Toddler Guide to lead a mixed-age toddler classroom in a Montessori environment designed for exploration and independence. You will observe, design individualized lessons, and guide children to develop language, coordination, self-regulation, and confidence.

You’ll empower toddlers to explore, make choices, and take pride in accomplishments, while collaborating with families and a supportive team. Training opportunities are offered.