Montessori Assistant Guide: Nurture Young Learners

Guidepost, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori is hiring Assistant Guides for our Wicker Park campus. You will support a mixed-age Montessori classroom and help create a calm, engaging environment where children are empowered to explore and grow at their own pace.

You will assist in preparing learning spaces, supporting individualized and small-group activities, and building warm relationships with children and families. This role offers opportunities for growth within a purpose-driven program.

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 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.

Skills

Observe children

Classroom prep

Small-group support

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Job description

Guidepost Montessori is hiring Assistant Guides for our Wicker Park campus. You will support a mixed-age Montessori classroom and help create a calm, engaging environment where children are empowered to explore and grow at their own pace.

You will assist in preparing learning spaces, supporting individualized and small-group activities, and building warm relationships with children and families. This role offers opportunities for growth within a purpose-driven program.