Montessori Assistant Guide: Grow, Inspire & Teach Ages 0–6

Guidepost Montessori; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Montessori diploma training

Tuition discount 75%

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development & mentorship

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori Oak Brook is hiring Assistant Guides to support a mixed-age classroom for ages 0–6, helping children develop independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning in a calm, engaging environment.

As an Assistant Guide, you’ll observe children, help prepare beautiful spaces, support individual and small-group activities, and build warm, respectful relationships with children and families, collaborating with Lead Guides to grow a strong classroom community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children ages 3–6 in a school or childcare setting.
• Positive, adaptable, collaborative mindset.
• Genuine love for working with young children.
• Interest in learning and growing within the Montessori approach (prior Montessori experience welcome but not required)

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

Children ages 3–6 experience

Team collaboration

Love for working with children

Job description

Guidepost Montessori Oak Brook is hiring Assistant Guides to support a mixed-age classroom for ages 0–6, helping children develop independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning in a calm, engaging environment.

As an Assistant Guide, you’ll observe children, help prepare beautiful spaces, support individual and small-group activities, and build warm, respectful relationships with children and families, collaborating with Lead Guides to grow a strong classroom community.