Lead Toddler Teacher

Guidepost Montessori; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking a passionate Lead Toddler Teacher. This role offers a unique opportunity to nurture toddlers in a beautifully prepared Montessori environment, designed to promote growth, exploration, and independence. As a Lead Guide, you will support each child's development through personalized lessons and foster a community of respect and trust. If you are enthusiastic about empowering young learners and creating a supportive learning atmosphere, this position is perfect for you. Join a dedicated team committed to helping every child reach their highest potential and thrive in their educational journey.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Montessori environment is essential.
• Strong understanding of child development and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support a mixed-age class of toddlers in a Montessori setting.
• Prepare a nurturing environment that fosters independence and exploration.
• Communicate respectfully with parents to enhance child care.

Skills

Montessori Teaching Methods

Child Development Knowledge

Communication Skills

Observation Skills

Classroom Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field

Montessori Certification

Tools

Montessori Materials

Job description

We are now hiring a Lead Toddler Teacher for our beautiful Guidepost Montessori school at Leavenworth

Get the opportunity to nurture Toddlers with an environment designed for their growth, exploration, and independence!

Your Role

We're looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated Lead Guide (Teacher) to support a mixed-age class of toddler age children in a Montessori environment.

In a Montessori community, guides (teachers) carefully prepare an environment that fosters independence and captivates a child’s interest. Guides provide personalized support to each child. They work with children individually and in small groups, demonstrating how to use the materials and perform activities with them, and giving precise language to understand their experiences.

Because of the carefully prepared environment and individualized support, children in a Montessori class have tremendous liberty to explore the environment and work on materials of their choice for as long as they want. Most importantly, the support and materials help every child develop skills, confidence, and a firm conviction that they are capable.

We’re looking for a Lead Guide who will bring their best in order to support every child in reaching their highest potential!

Guidepost Toddler Lead Guides:

• Observe each child closely to understand and meet their physical, intellectual, and emotional needs
• Prepare a beautiful, orderly environment that fosters trust, exploration, deep learning, and independence
• Cultivate independence and self-confidence by helping children ‘do it all by themselves’
• Provide lessons to encourage practical life skills, language, and grace and courtesy
• Form personal connections with each child and cultivate a community of respect
• Communicate and collaborate respectfully with parents to provide the best possible care for every child

The Montessori Prepared Environment

Every classroom at Guidepost comes equipped with the full range of high-quality Montessori materials for the infant/toddler curriculum, as well as a budget for guides