Montessori Assistant Guide — Grow, Impact, Learn

Guidepost Montessori; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Montessori diploma sponsorship

Professional development

75% tuition discount for two children

Sign-on bonus

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori in Ballwin, MO is seeking an Assistant Guide to support a Montessori classroom for ages 0-6. You will help create calm, engaging spaces and assist with individualized and small-group activities to foster independence and confidence.

You’ll collaborate with Lead Guides and families, bringing patience, warmth, and a genuine love for working with young children as you grow in Montessori pedagogy and contribute to a caring learning community.

Qualifications

• Experience with children in a school or childcare setting.
• Willingness to learn Montessori pedagogy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and families.
• Respect, patience, and care in interactions.

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 team members to create a strong classroom community

Skills

Observation skills

Patience

Collaboration

Love of children

Education

Montessori training

Job description

Guidepost Montessori in Ballwin, MO is seeking an Assistant Guide to support a Montessori classroom for ages 0-6. You will help create calm, engaging spaces and assist with individualized and small-group activities to foster independence and confidence.

You’ll collaborate with Lead Guides and families, bringing patience, warmth, and a genuine love for working with young children as you grow in Montessori pedagogy and contribute to a caring learning community.