Montessori Assistant Guide – Training & Tuition Discounts

Guidepost Montessori; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Montessori diploma training

Tuition discount

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Career growth opportunities

Supportive network

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori in Deerfield, IL, seeks an Assistant Guide to support a mixed-age Montessori classroom (Infant, Toddler, and Children’s House ages 3–6). You will help create a calm, engaging space where children explore and grow at their own pace, with guidance from Lead Guides.

A genuine love for working with young children and a Montessori-oriented mindset are essential. Responsibilities include observing children, preparing learning spaces, and supporting small-group activities while

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

Job description

Guidepost Montessori in Deerfield, IL, seeks an Assistant Guide to support a mixed-age Montessori classroom (Infant, Toddler, and Children’s House ages 3–6). You will help create a calm, engaging space where children explore and grow at their own pace, with guidance from Lead Guides.

A genuine love for working with young children and a Montessori-oriented mindset are essential. Responsibilities include observing children, preparing learning spaces, and supporting small-group activities while