Montessori Assistant Guide — Grow with Young Learners

Guidepost Montessori; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Montessori diploma training

Professional development

Tuition discount

Hourly pay

Insurance

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Supportive peers

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori in San Rafael, CA is hiring an Assistant Guide to support a mixed-age Montessori classroom for ages 0–6, helping children develop independence, confidence, and a love of learning.

You will observe children, help maintain an orderly classroom, support individual and small-group activities, build warm relationships with families, and collaborate with Lead Guides to foster a strong classroom community. Montessori diploma training is fully sponsored.

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 (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 3–6

Positive mindset

Collaborative

Job description

Guidepost Montessori in San Rafael, CA is hiring an Assistant Guide to support a mixed-age Montessori classroom for ages 0–6, helping children develop independence, confidence, and a love of learning.

You will observe children, help maintain an orderly classroom, support individual and small-group activities, build warm relationships with families, and collaborate with Lead Guides to foster a strong classroom community. Montessori diploma training is fully sponsored.