Montessori Assistant Guide — Inspire 0–6 Learners

Guidepost Montessori; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Montessori diploma training

Professional development

Tuition discount (75%)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori is hiring Assistant Guides for our Oak Brook, IL school. You’ll support a mixed-age Montessori classroom (Infant to 6 years) and help create a calm, engaging space where children explore and learn at their own pace.

You’ll observe, prepare learning spaces, support activities, and build warm relationships with children and families. Full-time, part-time, and on-call roles available.

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.

Responsibilities

• Observe children to understand and support their individual needs.
• 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 strengthen the classroom community.

Skills

Experience with children 3-6

Positive, adaptable mindset

Genuine love for children

Montessori approach interest

Education

Montessori diploma training available

Job description

Guidepost Montessori is hiring Assistant Guides for our Oak Brook, IL school. You’ll support a mixed-age Montessori classroom (Infant to 6 years) and help create a calm, engaging space where children explore and learn at their own pace.

You’ll observe, prepare learning spaces, support activities, and build warm relationships with children and families. Full-time, part-time, and on-call roles available.