Guidepost Montessori

Guidepost Montessori

Lead Infant Teacher

San Rafael, CA

Sponsorship not specified$43k-$52kDetected 22 days ago
Leadership

About the role

  • Shape a child's very first learning experiences.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Observe each child to understand and support their physical, emotional, and cognitive development
  • 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
  • Every Guidepost infant classroom is fully equipped with high-quality Montessori materials and thoughtfully designed to support movement, exploration, and independence.
  • Curriculum that supports independence in feeding, dressing, and toileting
  • Scientifically designed materials for fine and gross motor development
  • At Guidepost Montessori, our Lead Infant Guides create calm, nurturing environments where infants are respected as capable individuals from the very beginning.

Requirements

  • Experience working with children ages 0-3 in a group care setting
  • Required ECE or Child Development credits
  • Bachelor's degree (any field)

Compensation

  • Competitive salary $43,000-52,000+

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • 75% tuition discount for up to two children at any Guidepost school
  • Our mission is to transform education by nurturing independence, joy, and lifelong learning.
  • Apply today and help shape the earliest years of learning.
  • Most importantly, you'll help infants develop trust in themselves and the world around them laying the foundation for lifelong learning.

Equal opportunity

  • Guidepost Global Education and Guidepost Montessori are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).
  • When requested, we are committed to reasonably accommodate employees and applicants with disabilities or special needs that may require an accommodation.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • 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

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