Preschool Childcare Lead Teacher

Lead Toddler Teacher (Guidepost Montessori, Foothill Ranch)
$39-43K/year

Overview
Get the opportunity to nurture Toddlers with an environment designed for their growth, exploration, and independence!

Your Role
We're looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated Lead Guide (Teacher) to support a mixed-age class of toddler age children in a Montessori environment.

In a Montessori community, guides carefully prepare an environment that fosters independence and captivates a child’s interest. Guides provide personalized support to each child. They work with children individually and in small groups, demonstrating how to use the materials and perform activities with them, and giving precise language to understand their experiences.

Because of the carefully prepared environment and individualized support, children in a Montessori class have tremendous liberty to explore the environment and work on materials of their choice for as long as they want. Most importantly, the support and materials help every child develop skills, confidence, and a firm conviction that they are capable.

We’re looking for a Lead Guide who will bring their best in order to support every child in reaching their highest potential!

Guidepost Infant/Toddler Lead Guides

Observe each child closely to understand and meet their physical, intellectual, and emotional needs

Prepare a beautiful, orderly environment that fosters trust, exploration, deep learning, and independence

Cultivate independence and self-confidence by helping children ‘do it all by themselves’

Provide lessons to encourage practical life skills, language, and grace and courtesy

Form personal connections with each child and cultivate a community of respect

Communicate and collaborate respectfully with parents to provide the best possible care for every child

The Montessori Prepared Environment
Every classroom at Guidepost comes equipped with the full range of high‑quality Montessori materials for the infant/toddler curriculum, as well as a budget for guides to personalize their space. Each classroom is set up according to the Montessori principles of beauty and order and is designed to enable every child to explore, learn, and confidently achieve their independence.

A Guidepost Montessori infant/toddler space features

Abundant open space to move and explore

Child‑sized furniture and objects to facilitate independence

Curriculum for independence in: dressing themselves, feeding themselves, toilet learning etc.

Scientifically designed learning materials to develop fine and gross motor skills and so much more

Cozy rugs, real plants, and plenty of natural light

Breakable objects made from natural materials like wood, metal, and glass rather than plastic

Objects to climb, crawl over, and explore instead of baby‑holding devices like walkers and highchairs

Ideal Candidate

Are interested in pursuing certified Montessori training through our Prepared Montessorian Institute (fully‑sponsored) or have previously obtained a Montessori diploma

Experience working with children ages 0‑3 in a group setting such as daycare, aftercare, or nursery

Familiarity with child‑led philosophies such as Reggio Emilia or Montessori and/or open to learning more!

[number] Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development credits

Earned a Bachelor’s Degree (any subject)

What we offer

The opportunity to contribute to a high‑quality Montessori program that serves the individual needs of each child

Sponsored Montessori diploma and ongoing professional development through the

75% tuition discount for two children at any school in our network (we serve children from 3‑months‑old through 12th grade)

A network of supportive peers and mentors who appreciate your valuable contributions and regularly share best practices

Abundant career growth and promotion opportunities

A competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Equal Employment Opportunity
Higher Ground Education, Guidepost Montessori, and Academy of Thought and Industry 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.

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