Montessori Assistant Guide: Grow, Learn & Impact 0-6

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully sponsored Montessori diploma

75% tuition discount for two children

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Growth and career advancement

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori in Folsom, CA is seeking an Assistant Guide to support a mixed-age classroom (Infant, Toddler, and Children’s House ages 3–6). You’ll help create a calm, engaging environment where children explore and grow at their own pace under supportive Lead Guides.

This role emphasizes careful observation, preparation of beautiful learning spaces, and 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 fellow team members to create a strong classroom community.

Skills

Experience with children

Education

Montessori diploma training

Job description

Guidepost Montessori in Folsom, CA is seeking an Assistant Guide to support a mixed-age classroom (Infant, Toddler, and Children’s House ages 3–6). You’ll help create a calm, engaging environment where children explore and grow at their own pace under supportive Lead Guides.

This role emphasizes careful observation, preparation of beautiful learning spaces, and warm relationships with children and families.