Montessori Assistant Guide — Growth, Training & Benefits

Guidepost Montessori; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Montessori diploma training

Mentorship programs

Tuition discount

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Paid time off

Career growth

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori in Ballwin, MO is hiring an Assistant Guide to support a mixed-age Montessori classroom for children 0–6. You’ll help prepare engaging learning spaces, observe and support individual needs, and foster a calm, respectful environment that empowers each child to explore and grow at their own pace.

This role offers fully sponsored Montessori diploma training, ongoing mentorship, and a path for professional development within a supportive school community that values

Qualifications

• Experience 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 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 fellow team members to create a strong classroom community.

Skills

Experience with children 3–6

Job description

Guidepost Montessori in Ballwin, MO is hiring an Assistant Guide to support a mixed-age Montessori classroom for children 0–6. You’ll help prepare engaging learning spaces, observe and support individual needs, and foster a calm, respectful environment that empowers each child to explore and grow at their own pace.

This role offers fully sponsored Montessori diploma training, ongoing mentorship, and a path for professional development within a supportive school community that values