Montessori Assistant Guide — Growth, Training & Impact

Guidepost Montessori; Paradise Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Montessori diploma training

75% tuition discount

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Career growth

Supportive peer network

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori in Paradise Valley is hiring Assistant Guides to support a mixed-age Montessori classroom for children 0–6. You will help create a calm, engaging learning space and assist in preparing environments that encourage independence, confidence, and curiosity.

You’ll observe individual children, support small-group activities, foster warm relationships with families, and collaborate with Lead Guides to build a strong classroom community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children ages 3–6 in a school or childcare setting.
• A positive, adaptable, and collaborative mindset.
• A genuine love for working with young children.
• Interest in learning and growing within the Montessori approach (prior Montessori experience is 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.

Job description

Guidepost Montessori in Paradise Valley is hiring Assistant Guides to support a mixed-age Montessori classroom for children 0–6. You will help create a calm, engaging learning space and assist in preparing environments that encourage independence, confidence, and curiosity.

You’ll observe individual children, support small-group activities, foster warm relationships with families, and collaborate with Lead Guides to build a strong classroom community.