Montessori Assistant Guide — Grow with Young Learners

Guidepost Montessori; Lawrence Township, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Montessori diploma training

75% tuition discount for up to two for

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori is hiring an Assistant Guide at our Lawrenceville school to support a mixed-age classroom for ages 0–6. You’ll help create calm, engaging spaces where children can explore and grow at their own pace, with a focus on independence and confidence.

You'll observe, prepare learning environments, and support individual and small-group activities while building warm relationships with children and families, under guidance from Lead Guides.

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

Observe children

Classroom setup

Small-group guidance

Team collaboration

Job description

Guidepost Montessori is hiring an Assistant Guide at our Lawrenceville school to support a mixed-age classroom for ages 0–6. You’ll help create calm, engaging spaces where children can explore and grow at their own pace, with a focus on independence and confidence.

You'll observe, prepare learning environments, and support individual and small-group activities while building warm relationships with children and families, under guidance from Lead Guides.