Part-Time Extended Day Teacher New St. Louis, Missouri

Guidepost Montessori; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Montessori diploma training sponsored

Professional development and mentoring

Competitive hourly pay $18–$20

Growth opportunities

Supportive peer network

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori is seeking a Part-Time Extended Day Guide for our Central West End school in St. Louis. The role supports children aged 0–6 after school, helping create a calm, engaging environment at the end of the day.

You’ll assist with planned activities, maintain routines, and contribute ideas to make the program enriching. You will also greet families during pick-up for a warm, smooth transition home.

Qualifications

• Experience with young children in school, childcare, or camp settings.
• Reliable, adaptable, organized, and proactive mindset.
• Warm, patient, and engaging presence with children and families.
• Ability to take initiative while collaborating with a team.
• Genuine love for working with young children.
• Interest in learning within the Montessori approach (experience not required).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Young children

Reliability

Organization

Proactivity

Warmth with families

Montessori interest

Job description

Do work that matters! Every single afternoon.

We are hiring a Part-Time Extended Day Guide for our Guidepost Montessori school at Central West End!

At Guidepost Montessori, our Extended Day team creates a calm and joyful end to each child's day. This role is perfect for someone who loves working with children ages 0-6 and wants to contribute to a meaningful after-school experience in a supportive environment.

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 Extended Day Guide, 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.

If you love working with children and are looking for a role where you can grow, make an impact, and be part of something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.

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.