Montessori Assistant Guide | Training & Growth

Guidepost Montessori; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Montessori diploma training sponsored

Ongoing professional development

Tuition discount for two children

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Growth and career advancement

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori is seeking Assistant Guides for our South Naperville school to support a mixed-age Montessori classroom and help create a calm, engaging environment where children ages 0-6 can explore, learn, and grow. You will assist in preparing intentional learning spaces and support individualized and small-group activities with patience and care.

We value a genuine love for working with young children, a collaborative mindset, and a desire to learn within the Montessori approach.

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 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

Childcare experience

Team collaboration

Montessori interest

Job description

Guidepost Montessori is seeking Assistant Guides for our South Naperville school to support a mixed-age Montessori classroom and help create a calm, engaging environment where children ages 0-6 can explore, learn, and grow. You will assist in preparing intentional learning spaces and support individualized and small-group activities with patience and care.

We value a genuine love for working with young children, a collaborative mindset, and a desire to learn within the Montessori approach.