Montessori Assistant Guide - Grow with Young Learners

Guidepost, LLC; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully sponsored Montessori diploma

Ongoing professional development

Tuition discount for family

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori in Cary, NC is seeking an Assistant Guide to support a mixed-age Montessori classroom for children aged 0–6. You will help create a calm, engaging environment where children explore and grow at their own pace, with guidance from Lead Guides and a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes observing individual needs, maintaining a beautiful classroom, and supporting both individual and small-group activities within a respectful, caring setting.

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 is 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

Observation

Classroom support

Small-group facilitation

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Job description

Guidepost Montessori in Cary, NC is seeking an Assistant Guide to support a mixed-age Montessori classroom for children aged 0–6. You will help create a calm, engaging environment where children explore and grow at their own pace, with guidance from Lead Guides and a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes observing individual needs, maintaining a beautiful classroom, and supporting both individual and small-group activities within a respectful, caring setting.