Montessori Assistant Guide - Training, Growth, Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Diploma training

Mentorship

Tuition discount

Competitive pay

Insurance

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori is hiring an Assistant Guide for our Lincoln Park school. You will support a mixed-age Montessori classroom and help children ages 0–6 develop independence, confidence, and a love of learning.

This role emphasizes preparing learning spaces, facilitating activities, building warm relationships with children and families, and collaborating with Lead Guides. We offer fully sponsored Montessori diploma training, ongoing professional development, tuition discounts, and

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

Experience with young children

Job description

Guidepost Montessori is hiring an Assistant Guide for our Lincoln Park school. You will support a mixed-age Montessori classroom and help children ages 0–6 develop independence, confidence, and a love of learning.

This role emphasizes preparing learning spaces, facilitating activities, building warm relationships with children and families, and collaborating with Lead Guides. We offer fully sponsored Montessori diploma training, ongoing professional development, tuition discounts, and