Montessori Toddler Guide — Growth & Training

Guidepost Montessori; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Montessori diploma training

Professional development

Tuition discount for children

Sign-on bonus

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Career growth

Peer support network

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori is hiring an Assistant Guide to support a mixed-age Montessori classroom for ages 0–6. You will help create a calm, engaging space where children explore, learn, and grow at their own pace. You’ll collaborate with guides and families to nurture independence and confidence.

In this role you will observe children, assist with individual and small-group activities, and participate in ongoing professional development. Montessori training is offered and encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must meet state education and experience requirements.
• Experience with children ages 3–6 in a school or childcare setting.
• Positive, adaptable, and collaborative mindset.
• Genuine love for working with young children.
• Interest in learning and growing within the Montessori approach; prior Montessori experience welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

• Observe children 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 foster a strong classroom community.

Skills

Observe children

Positive mindset

Adaptable

Collaborative

Love for children

Education

State education & experience requirements

Job description

Guidepost Montessori is hiring an Assistant Guide to support a mixed-age Montessori classroom for ages 0–6. You will help create a calm, engaging space where children explore, learn, and grow at their own pace. You’ll collaborate with guides and families to nurture independence and confidence.

In this role you will observe children, assist with individual and small-group activities, and participate in ongoing professional development. Montessori training is offered and encouraged.