Montessori Assistant Guide — Start Your Teaching Career

Guidepost Montessori; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

75% tuition discount for up to two own

Career development & ongoing training

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori is seeking caring, dependable Assistant Guides for the Deerbrook campus in Northbrook, IL. No Montessori experience required; training and growth opportunities are provided. We welcome applicants from childcare, preschool, nannying or related fields who are passionate about supporting young children.

You will work in a Montessori environment serving 0–6-year-olds, helping create calm, engaging spaces and supporting individualized activities as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• A genuine love for working with children.
• A positive, adaptable and collaborative mindset.
• Dependability and a willingness to learn.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Interest in learning and growing within the Montessori approach.
• Ability to meet applicable Illinois DCFS requirements for working in a licensed childcare center.

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.
• Support daily classroom routines, including meals, transitions, outdoor play and age-appropriate care.
• Encourage children to develop independence through everyday activities.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment for every child.

Job description

Guidepost Montessori is seeking caring, dependable Assistant Guides for the Deerbrook campus in Northbrook, IL. No Montessori experience required; training and growth opportunities are provided. We welcome applicants from childcare, preschool, nannying or related fields who are passionate about supporting young children.

You will work in a Montessori environment serving 0–6-year-olds, helping create calm, engaging spaces and supporting individualized activities as part of a collaborative team.