Lead Toddler Teacher

About This Role

As a Lead Toddler Teacher at Guidepost Montessori, you will create a calm, purposeful environment for toddlers, fostering curiosity, independence, and confidence. You will lead a mixed-age toddler classroom, supporting children's development through observation, individualized lessons, and respectful guidance.

Responsibilities

• Observe each child closely to understand and support their physical, emotional, and cognitive development
• Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly classroom that fosters focus, independence, and exploration
• Support independence by encouraging toddlers to "do it themselves"
• Provide lessons in practical life skills, language development, and grace and courtesy
• Build warm, trusting relationships with children and families
• Communicate and collaborate with parents to support each child’s growth
• Lead classroom routines and collaborate with team members to create a respectful, joyful community

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (any field) and Required ECE or Child Development credits
• Experience working with children ages 0–3 in a group care or early learning setting

Benefits