Lead Infant Teacher

Shape 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 Do

Observe each child to understand and support their physical, emotional, and cognitive development

Respect and follow each child’s natural rhythms for sleeping, eating, and toileting

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

The Montessori Prepared Environment

Every 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 exploration

Child-sized furniture and materials

Curriculum that supports independence in feeding, dressing, and toileting

Scientifically designed materials for fine and gross motor development

Natural elements like real plants, cozy rugs, and abundant natural light

Beautiful, breakable materials made from wood and metal rather than plastic

Opportunities for climbing, crawling, and discovery without restrictive devices

What We’re Looking For

Interest in pursuing fully sponsored Montessori certification through our Prepared Montessorian Institute, or prior Montessori diploma

Experience working with children ages 0–3 in a group care setting

Alignment with child-led educational philosophies (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or similar)

Required ECE or Child Development credits

Bachelor’s degree (any field)

What We Offer

Sponsored Montessori diploma training and ongoing professional development

Competitive salary $43,000-52,000+

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

75% tuition discount for up to two children at any Guidepost school

A collaborative community of peers and mentors

Clear pathways for career growth and leadership advancement

About Guidepost Montessori

Guidepost 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.