Montessori Assistant Guide: Grow Young Learners 0-6

Guidepost Montessori; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Montessori courses sponsorship

Tuition discount for children

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Career growth opportunities

Supportive peers and collaboration

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori is hiring an Assistant Guide (Teacher) at our Central West End school in St. Louis to nurture young learners in a mixed-age Montessori setting.

You will support a calm, engaging environment where children aged 0–6 explore, learn, and grow at their own pace, guided by experienced mentors. You’ll help prepare beautiful learning spaces and assist in individualized and small-group activities, always showing patience, respect, and care for each child and family.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children ages 0–6 in a daycare, childcare, preschool, or early learning setting.
• A positive, adaptable, and collaborative mindset.
• A genuine love for working with young children.
• Interest in learning and growing within the Montessori approach.

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

Childcare experience

Positive mindset

Collaborative

Montessori interest

Job description

Guidepost Montessori is hiring an Assistant Guide (Teacher) at our Central West End school in St. Louis to nurture young learners in a mixed-age Montessori setting.

You will support a calm, engaging environment where children aged 0–6 explore, learn, and grow at their own pace, guided by experienced mentors. You’ll help prepare beautiful learning spaces and assist in individualized and small-group activities, always showing patience, respect, and care for each child and family.