Montessori Assistant Guide - Inspire Young Learners

Guidepost Montessori; Folsom, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully sponsored Montessori diploma/tu

75% tuition discount for up to two'

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori is seeking an Assistant Guide for our Folsom campus to support mixed-age classrooms from infant to 6 years old. You’ll help create calm, engaging spaces where children learn at their own pace and build confidence.

You’ll work with Lead Guides to prepare learning areas, support individualized activities, and foster respectful relationships with families, contributing to a supportive school culture.

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 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

Observation

Montessori approach

Team collaboration

Child development understanding

Adaptability

Education

Montessori diploma or certification (training provided)

Job description

Guidepost Montessori is seeking an Assistant Guide for our Folsom campus to support mixed-age classrooms from infant to 6 years old. You’ll help create calm, engaging spaces where children learn at their own pace and build confidence.

You’ll work with Lead Guides to prepare learning areas, support individualized activities, and foster respectful relationships with families, contributing to a supportive school culture.