Montessori Assistant Guide — Cultivate Confidence in 0–6s

Guidepost Montessori; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Montessori diploma training

Tuition discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Career growth

Mentorship

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori is seeking an Assistant Guide at our Oak Brook school to support infants through early childhood in a mixed-age Montessori classroom. You’ll help create a calm, engaging environment where children explore, learn, and grow at their own pace.

You’ll observe children closely, assist in preparing intentional learning spaces, support individual and small-group activities, and build warm relationships with children and families as part of a collaborative team dedicated to growth

Qualifications

• Experience working with children ages 3–6 in a school or childcare setting.
• Positive, adaptable, and collaborative mindset.
• Genuine love for working with young children.
• Interest in learning and growing within the Montessori approach (prior Montessori experience welcome).

Responsibilities

• Observe children closely to understand and support their individual needs.
• Help prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly classroom environment.
• Support individual and small-group learning activities.
• Build warm, respectful relationships with children and families.
• Collaborate with Lead Guides and fellow team members to create a strong classroom community.

Skills

Observing children

Classroom setup

Small-group support

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Education

Montessori diploma training

Job description

Guidepost Montessori is seeking an Assistant Guide at our Oak Brook school to support infants through early childhood in a mixed-age Montessori classroom. You’ll help create a calm, engaging environment where children explore, learn, and grow at their own pace.

You’ll observe children closely, assist in preparing intentional learning spaces, support individual and small-group activities, and build warm relationships with children and families as part of a collaborative team dedicated to growth