Montessori Assistant Guide - Growth, Impact, Training

guidepostmontessori; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Montessori diploma training provided

Ongoing professional development and |

75% tuition discount for up to two offi

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Supportive peer network

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori in Evanston is seeking Assistant Guides to support a mixed-age Montessori classroom for children ages 0-6. You will help create a calm, engaging environment where kids can explore and grow at their own pace.

You will assist in preparing spaces, supporting individualized activities, and building warm relationships with children and families, while collaborating with Lead Guides and the teaching team to foster a strong classroom community.

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 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 team members to create a strong classroom community

Skills

Experience with children 3-6

Collaborative mindset

Love for young children

Interest in Montessori approach

Education

Montessori training interest

Job description

Guidepost Montessori in Evanston is seeking Assistant Guides to support a mixed-age Montessori classroom for children ages 0-6. You will help create a calm, engaging environment where kids can explore and grow at their own pace.

You will assist in preparing spaces, supporting individualized activities, and building warm relationships with children and families, while collaborating with Lead Guides and the teaching team to foster a strong classroom community.