Montessori Assistant Guide — Grow, Learn, and Inspire

Guidepost Montessori; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Montessori courses provided

Tuition discount 75%

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Growth opportunities

Supportive community

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori is hiring an Assistant Guide (Teacher) at our Central West End school to support a mixed-age Montessori classroom for ages 0 to 6. You help create calm, engaging spaces and assist in personalized learning with care and patience.

You will observe children, prepare learning environments, and work with Lead Guides to foster independence, curiosity, and confidence in every child. We offer Montessori training, mentorship, and growth opportunities in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children ages 0–6 in daycare, childcare, preschool, or early learning setting.
• Positive, adaptable, and collaborative mindset.
• Genuine love for working with young children.

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

Patience

Team collaboration

Job description

Guidepost Montessori is hiring an Assistant Guide (Teacher) at our Central West End school to support a mixed-age Montessori classroom for ages 0 to 6. You help create calm, engaging spaces and assist in personalized learning with care and patience.

You will observe children, prepare learning environments, and work with Lead Guides to foster independence, curiosity, and confidence in every child. We offer Montessori training, mentorship, and growth opportunities in a collaborative setting.