Montessori Assistant Guide — Training & Growth

Guidepost Montessori; Gambrills (MD); On-site; USD 48,712,000 - 53,076,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Montessori diploma training

Professional development

Tuition discount for children

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori in Gambrills, Maryland is hiring an Assistant Guide to support a mixed-age Montessori classroom for ages 0–6. You’ll help prepare learning spaces, assist in small-group activities, and build warm relationships with children and families.

This role offers Montessori diploma training sponsorship, ongoing professional development, tuition discounts for families, competitive hourly pay, and a supportive team focused on growth and inclusion.

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 (prior Montessori experience is 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

Observation and assessment

Team collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Education

State education requirements

Job description

Guidepost Montessori in Gambrills, Maryland is hiring an Assistant Guide to support a mixed-age Montessori classroom for ages 0–6. You’ll help prepare learning spaces, assist in small-group activities, and build warm relationships with children and families.

This role offers Montessori diploma training sponsorship, ongoing professional development, tuition discounts for families, competitive hourly pay, and a supportive team focused on growth and inclusion.