Montessori Assistant Teacher — Grow with Young Learners

Guidepost Montessori; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Montessori courses sponsorship

Tuition discount

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Paid time off / holidays

Career growth

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori is seeking an Assistant Guide (Teacher) to support a mixed-age Montessori classroom (Infant to 6 years) at Central West End. You’ll help create an orderly, nurturing space where children build independence and confidence.

Observe children, prepare learning spaces, guide small-group activities, and build warm relationships with families. Collaboration with Lead Guides is essential for a strong community and ongoing growth.

Qualifications

• Experience with children aged 0–6 in a daycare, preschool, or early learning setting.
• Positive, adaptable, collaborative mindset and 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 team members to create a strong classroom community.

Skills

Childcare experience

Team player

Adaptable mindset

Love for children

Montessori interest

Job description

Guidepost Montessori is seeking an Assistant Guide (Teacher) to support a mixed-age Montessori classroom (Infant to 6 years) at Central West End. You’ll help create an orderly, nurturing space where children build independence and confidence.

Observe children, prepare learning spaces, guide small-group activities, and build warm relationships with families. Collaboration with Lead Guides is essential for a strong community and ongoing growth.