Montessori Assistant Guide: Toddler Classroom Growth

Guidepost Montessori; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 2,342,000 - 2,549,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Montessori training

Professional development

Tuition discount for two children

Competitive pay

Sign-On Bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Career growth

Team support

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori is hiring an Assistant Guide for our Hampshire school in Maryland. You will support a mixed-age Montessori setting and help children ages 0-6 develop independence, confidence, and a love of learning.

You will observe, prepare learning spaces, and assist in small-group activities while building trusting relationships with children, families, and teammates. This role emphasizes care, patience, and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• Meet state education and experience requirements.
• 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 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.

Job description

Guidepost Montessori is hiring an Assistant Guide for our Hampshire school in Maryland. You will support a mixed-age Montessori setting and help children ages 0-6 develop independence, confidence, and a love of learning.

You will observe, prepare learning spaces, and assist in small-group activities while building trusting relationships with children, families, and teammates. This role emphasizes care, patience, and collaborative teamwork.