Lead Infant Teacher

Lead Infant GuideShape a child's very first learning experiences. At Guidepost Montessori, our Lead Infant Guides create calm, nurturing environments where infants are respected as capable individuals from the very beginning.If you're passionate about early development and want to lead a thoughtfully designed classroom that supports independence, movement, and discovery, we'd love to meet you.As a Lead Infant Guide, you'll lead a mixed-age infant classroom (ages 0–3) in a Montessori environment intentionally designed to support each child's natural development.In Montessori, the environment and the guide work together to nurture independence, curiosity, and confidence. You'll thoughtfully prepare the classroom, observe each child closely, and provide individualized care that honors their unique rhythms and needs.Most importantly, you'll help infants develop trust in themselves and the world around them laying the foundation for lifelong learning.What You'll DoObserve each child to understand and support their physical, emotional, and cognitive developmentRespect and follow each child's natural rhythms for sleeping, eating, and toiletingPrepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly environment that fosters trust, movement, and explorationSupport independence by encouraging children to participate in care activitiesBuild warm, meaningful relationships with children and familiesPartner closely with parents to support each child's growth and developmentLead and collaborate with classroom team members to create a strong, respectful communityThe Montessori Prepared EnvironmentEvery Guidepost infant classroom is fully equipped with high-quality Montessori materials and thoughtfully designed to support movement, exploration, and independence.Our infant environments include:Open floor space for movement and explorationChild-sized furniture and materialsCurriculum that supports independence in feeding, dressing, and toiletingScientifically designed materials for fine and gross motor developmentNatural elements like real plants, cozy rugs, and abundant natural lightBeautiful, breakable materials made from wood and metal rather than plasticOpportunities for climbing, crawling, and discovery without restrictive devicesWhat We're Looking ForInterest in pursuing fully sponsored Montessori certification through our Prepared Montessorian Institute, or prior Montessori diplomaExperience working with children ages 0–3 in a daycare, childcare, nursery, or group care settingAlignment with child-led educational philosophies (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or similar)Required ECE or Child Development creditsEnrolled or have completed a 2-year Child Development or Early Childhood Education college programWhat We OfferSponsored Montessori diploma training and ongoing professional developmentCompetitive salary: $38,000 - $42,000 depending on qualificationsHealth, dental, and vision insurancePaid time off and paid holidays75% tuition discount for up to two children at any Guidepost schoolA collaborative community of peers and mentorsClear pathways for career growth and leadership advancementAbout Guidepost MontessoriGuidepost Montessori is a growing network of over 100 schools across the U.S. and Asia, serving children from 3 months to 6 years old in our Nido, Toddler, and Children's House programs.We believe children are capable and we design environments that empower them to explore, grow, and flourish. Our mission is to transform education by nurturing independence, joy, and lifelong learning.If you're passionate about early childhood, excited to partner with families, and ready to lead with purpose, we'd love to welcome you to our community.Apply today and help shape the earliest years of learning.