Montessori Assistant Guide - Nurture Curious Minds

Guidepost Montessori; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Montessori diploma training

Professional development

Tuition discount

Competitive pay

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid time off

Career growth

Collaborative network

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori in Evanston, IL seeks an Assistant Guide to support a mixed‑age Montessori classroom for children ages 0–6. You’ll help create a calm, engaging environment where learners explore and grow at their own pace, with a focus on respect, patience, and care.

You’ll collaborate with Lead Guides, support individual and small-group activities, and build strong relationships with families while growing your Montessori skills through ongoing training and mentorship.

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 learning and growing within the Montessori approach.

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

Collaborative mindset

Love for working with children

Interest in Montessori

Job description

Guidepost Montessori in Evanston, IL seeks an Assistant Guide to support a mixed‑age Montessori classroom for children ages 0–6. You’ll help create a calm, engaging environment where learners explore and grow at their own pace, with a focus on respect, patience, and care.

You’ll collaborate with Lead Guides, support individual and small-group activities, and build strong relationships with families while growing your Montessori skills through ongoing training and mentorship.