Part Time Afternoon Teacher

guidepostmontessori; St. Louis (MO); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 28.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Montessori diploma training

Professional development

Career growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Guidepost Montessori in the United States is seeking a Part-Time Afternoon Teacher to support our after-school program for children aged 0–6. You will help create a peaceful, engaging environment and assist with pick-up transitions to ensure each day ends calmly and warmly.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the school team, structured and open-ended activities, and ongoing ideas to enrich the afternoon experience for children and families.

Formación

• Experience working with young children in school, childcare, or camp settings.
• Interest in Montessori approach; prior Montessori experience welcome but not required.

Responsabilidades

• Support a calm, safe, and engaging after-school environment.
• Facilitate a mix of structured and open-ended activities.
• Prepare materials and maintain an orderly space.
• Supervise and engage with children in a warm, respectful way.
• Welcome and engage with families at pick-up, ensuring a smooth transition home.
• Partner with the school team to ensure a smooth transition from the school day to extended care.
• Contribute ideas and feedback to strengthen the extended day experience.

Conocimientos

Experience with young children

Montessori interest

Reliability and organization

Team collaboration

Warm, patient demeanor

Descripción del empleo

Schedule

This is a part-time position supporting our after-school program, and typically works between 2:00pm - 6:00pm, Monday through Friday.

Your Impact

As a Part-Time Afternoon Teacher , you'll support our after-school program for children ages 0-6. You'll help create a peaceful, engaging environment where children can unwind, explore, and connect at the end of the day.

You’ll also play a key role during pick-up, helping create a warm, welcoming experience for families and ensuring each child's day ends in a calm, connected way.

While this is a part-time role, you'll play an important part in shaping the flow of the afternoon. You'll support planned activities, help maintain a consistent routine, and contribute ideas to make the program enriching and enjoyable for children.

What You'll Do

• Support a calm, safe, and engaging after-school environment
• Facilitate a mix of structured and open-ended activities
• Prepare materials and maintain an orderly space
• Supervise and engage with children in a warm, respectful way
• Welcome and engage with families at pick-up, ensuring a smooth transition home and sharing relevant updates
• Partner with the school team to ensure a smooth transition from the school day to extended care
• Contribute ideas and feedback to help strengthen the extended day experience

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with young children in a school, childcare, or camp setting
• A reliable, adaptable, organized, and proactive mindset
• A warm, patient, and engaging presence with children and families
• Ability to take initiative while also collaborating closely with a team
• 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)

What We Offer

• Fully sponsored Montessori diploma training through the Prepared Montessorian Institute
• Ongoing professional development and mentorship
• Competitive pay: $18.00 - $20.00 hourly, depending on experience
• Abundant opportunities for growth and career advancement
• A supportive network of peers who value collaboration and shared best practices

About Guidepost Montessori

Guidepost Montessori is a growing network of over 100 schools across the U.S. and Asia, serving children from 3 months to 6 years old .

We believe children are capable and we design an education that nurtures independence, curiosity, and joy. Our mission is to transform education by helping every child reach their highest potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

Guidepost Global Education and Guidepost Montessori are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We will not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Our leadership is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy. When requested, we are committed to reasonably accommodate employees and applicants with disabilities or special needs that may require an accommodation.