Assistant Teacher - Guidepost Montessori

Are you passionate about working with children? Do you have a background in childcare or simply a love for nurturing young minds? Are you a teacher, childcare professional, preschool teacher or just generally love to education our earliest learners? We invite individuals from all backgrounds to apply for an exciting opportunity as an Assistant Teacher in our Montessori classroom! No Montessori experience? No problem! We offer comprehensive training for candidates eager to learn this unique, child-centered approach to education. This is a perfect role for anyone who is dedicated to fostering a supportive, hands-on learning environment while helping children develop independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. If you're ready to make a difference and grow in a rewarding educational setting, we'd love to hear from you! We are hiring Assistant Teachers for our lovely, new, Guidepost Montessori school in Columbia, Maryland. 

Get the opportunity to empower 0 to 6-year-olds to gain independence, self-confidence, and an enduring love of learning! 

Your Role 

We're looking for enthusiastic, adaptable Assistant Teachers (Guides) to support our classroom communities!  

In a Montessori environment, guides (teachers) carefully prepare an environment that fosters independence and captivates a child's interest. Guides provide personalized support to each child. They offer individual and small-group lessons, showing children how to use the materials and perform activities with them, and giving them 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 an Assistant Guide who will bring their best in order to support every child in reaching their highest potential! Our classrooms are bright, beautiful and provide an amazing early childhood education place for our children to learn and grow. 

Guidepost Assistant Teachers: 

• Observe children closely to understand and best meet their needs  
• Prepare a beautiful, orderly environment that fosters independence and concentration  
• Elevate childcare expectations to a whole other level
• Provide individual and small-group lessons to support each child's development
• Form personal connections with each child and cultivate a community of collaboration and respect  

What we offer: 

• The opportunity to contribute to a high-quality Montessori program that serves the individual needs of each child
• Fully sponsored Montessori diploma training and ongoing professional development through the Prepared Montessorian Institute 
• 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 pay rate of $17-$20 hourly
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays