Montessori Assistant Guide — Growth & Diploma Training

Guidepost, LLC; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully sponsored Montessori diploma

75% tuition discount for up to two: 2;

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and mentoring

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori in Oak Brook, IL seeks an Assistant Guide to support a mixed-age Montessori classroom for ages 0–6, helping create a calm, engaging environment where children explore and grow at their own pace.

You will observe, prepare learning spaces, support individual and small-group activities, and build warm relationships with children and families. We offer fully sponsored Montessori diploma training and strong professional development opportunities.

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.

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 ages 3–6

Positive adaptable collaborative

Strong communication with families

Education

Montessori diploma training (Prepared Montessorian Institute)

Job description

Guidepost Montessori in Oak Brook, IL seeks an Assistant Guide to support a mixed-age Montessori classroom for ages 0–6, helping create a calm, engaging environment where children explore and grow at their own pace.

You will observe, prepare learning spaces, support individual and small-group activities, and build warm relationships with children and families. We offer fully sponsored Montessori diploma training and strong professional development opportunities.