Montessori Assistant Guide — Grow with Young Learners

Guidepost Montessori; Deerfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully sponsored Montessori diploma

75% tuition discount

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Supportive peer network

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori in Deerfield, IL 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 kids explore and grow at their own pace, under the guidance of Lead Guides.

You’ll collaborate with teachers and families, assist in setting up learning spaces, and support individualized and small-group activities while fostering a caring, respectful atmosphere.

Qualifications

• > Experience working with children ages 0–6 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 (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

Experience with children

Collaborative mindset

Love for working with young children

Montessori interest

Job description

Guidepost Montessori in Deerfield, IL 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 kids explore and grow at their own pace, under the guidance of Lead Guides.

You’ll collaborate with teachers and families, assist in setting up learning spaces, and support individualized and small-group activities while fostering a caring, respectful atmosphere.