Montessori Assistant Guide — Diploma Training Included

Guidepost Montessori; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Montessori diploma training

Tuition discount 75%

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori is seeking an Assistant Guide for our Plum Canyon site in Santa Clarita, CA. You will support a mixed-age Montessori classroom with children from 0–6, helping them develop independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

You’ll observe children, prepare engaging spaces, support individual and small-group activities, and build warm relationships with families. This role emphasizes patience, respect, and care as children grow.

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.

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

Experience with children

Adaptable mindset

Love for children

Collaborative

Education

Montessori diploma training

Job description

Guidepost Montessori is seeking an Assistant Guide for our Plum Canyon site in Santa Clarita, CA. You will support a mixed-age Montessori classroom with children from 0–6, helping them develop independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

You’ll observe children, prepare engaging spaces, support individual and small-group activities, and build warm relationships with families. This role emphasizes patience, respect, and care as children grow.