Montessori Assistant Guide — Grow, Learn & Impact 0–6

Guidepost Montessori; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Montessori training sponsorship

Professional development

Tuition discount for up to two kids

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Career growth opportunities

Supportive peer network

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori is hiring Assistant Guides for Celebration Park to support a mixed-age Montessori classroom serving infants to 6-year-olds. You’ll help create calm, engaging spaces where children explore and learn at their own pace, under the guidance of Lead Guides and a caring team.

You’ll observe, prepare learning environments, and support individual and small-group activities while building warm relationships with children and families.

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 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 team members to create a strong classroom community.

Skills

Experience with 3–6 year-olds

Positive adaptable mindset

Love for working with young children

Montessori approach interest

Education

Montessori diploma training

Job description

Guidepost Montessori is hiring Assistant Guides for Celebration Park to support a mixed-age Montessori classroom serving infants to 6-year-olds. You’ll help create calm, engaging spaces where children explore and learn at their own pace, under the guidance of Lead Guides and a caring team.

You’ll observe, prepare learning environments, and support individual and small-group activities while building warm relationships with children and families.