Montessori Assistant Guide: Grow with Young Learners

Guidepost Montessori; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Montessori diploma training support

Professional development opportunities

Tuition discount for up to two Guideps

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Growth and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori in Cary is hiring an Assistant Guide to support a mixed-age classroom for children from 3 months to 6 years. You will help create a calm, engaging environment where children explore and grow at their own pace.

As part of a Montessori team, you’ll prepare intentional learning spaces and assist in individual and small-group activities, always with respect, patience, and care. A love of working with young children is essential.

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 within the Montessori approach (prior Montessori experience welcome but not required).

Responsibilities

• Observe children to understand and support their individual needs.
• 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 strengthen the classroom community.

Skills

Experience with children 3–6

Collaborative mindset

Love for working with young children

Education

Montessori education background (preferred)

Job description

Guidepost Montessori in Cary is hiring an Assistant Guide to support a mixed-age classroom for children from 3 months to 6 years. You will help create a calm, engaging environment where children explore and grow at their own pace.

As part of a Montessori team, you’ll prepare intentional learning spaces and assist in individual and small-group activities, always with respect, patience, and care. A love of working with young children is essential.