Senior Montessori Infant Guide – Classroom Leader

Guidepost Montessori; New Jersey; On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Montessori diploma sponsorship

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition discount for two children

Career growth pathways

Job summary

Guidepost Montessori is seeking a Lead Infant Guide to lead a mixed-age infant classroom (ages 0–3) in a Montessori environment that supports independence, movement, and discovery. You will prepare the classroom, observe each child, and provide individualized care that honors each child’s rhythms and needs.

You’ll join a collaborative community, with an emphasis on nurturing trust and lifelong learning, while pursuing fully sponsored Montessori certification and career growth within Guidepost

Qualifications

• Experience working with children ages 0–3 in a group care setting.
• Alignment with child-led educational philosophies (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or similar).
• Required ECE or Child Development credits.
• Bachelor’s degree (any field).
• Interest in pursuing fully sponsored Montessori certification through our Prepared Montessorian Institute, or prior Montessori diploma.

Responsibilities

• Observe each child to understand and support their physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Respect and follow each child’s natural rhythms for sleeping, eating, and toileting.
• Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly environment that fosters trust, movement, and exploration.
• Support independence by encouraging children to participate in care activities.
• Build warm, meaningful relationships with children and families.
• Partner closely with parents to support each child’s growth and development.
• Lead and collaborate with classroom team members to create a strong, respectful community.

Skills

Experience with 0-3 children

Child-led education

Interpersonal communication

Education

ECE or Child Development credits

Bachelor’s degree (any field)

Job description

Guidepost Montessori is seeking a Lead Infant Guide to lead a mixed-age infant classroom (ages 0–3) in a Montessori environment that supports independence, movement, and discovery. You will prepare the classroom, observe each child, and provide individualized care that honors each child’s rhythms and needs.

You’ll join a collaborative community, with an emphasis on nurturing trust and lifelong learning, while pursuing fully sponsored Montessori certification and career growth within Guidepost