Montessori Assistant Guide — Growth, Training & Impact

Guidepost Montessori; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully sponsored Montessori diploma/trA

Ongoing professional development and 1

75% tuition discount for up to two of

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Growth opportunities and mentorship

Supportive network of peers

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori in Williamsburg is hiring an Assistant Guide to support a mixed-age classroom (Infant to 6 years) and help create a calm, engaging space where children explore and learn at their own pace.

You’ll observe children, help prepare beautiful learning environments, support small-group activities, and build warm, respectful relationships with families and Lead Guides, while growing in the Montessori approach.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children ages 3–6 in a school or childcare setting.
• Positive, adaptable, and collaborative mindset.
• 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 team members to create a strong classroom community.

Skills

Observe children

Prepare classroom

Support learning activities

Build relationships

Collaborate with staff

Education

Montessori diploma/training preferred

Job description

Guidepost Montessori in Williamsburg is hiring an Assistant Guide to support a mixed-age classroom (Infant to 6 years) and help create a calm, engaging space where children explore and learn at their own pace.

You’ll observe children, help prepare beautiful learning environments, support small-group activities, and build warm, respectful relationships with families and Lead Guides, while growing in the Montessori approach.