Montessori Assistant Guide — Grow with Curious Minds

Guidepost Montessori; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Montessori diploma training

Professional development

Tuition discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Career growth

Supportive peers

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori in Kent, WA is seeking an Assistant Guide to support a mixed-age classroom for ages 0–6. You will help create a calm, engaging environment and assist in preparing inviting learning spaces, enabling children to explore and grow at their own pace.

This role emphasizes patient, respectful interactions with children and families, collaboration with Lead Guides, and ongoing Montessori training funded by the school.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children ages 3–6 in a school or childcare setting.
• A positive, adaptable, and collaborative mindset.
• A genuine love for working with young children.
• Interest in learning and growing within the Montessori approach.

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

Observational skills

Collaboration

Patience

Love for children

Tools

Montessori environment

Job description

Guidepost Montessori in Kent, WA is seeking an Assistant Guide to support a mixed-age classroom for ages 0–6. You will help create a calm, engaging environment and assist in preparing inviting learning spaces, enabling children to explore and grow at their own pace.

This role emphasizes patient, respectful interactions with children and families, collaboration with Lead Guides, and ongoing Montessori training funded by the school.