About the job
Lead Spanish Teacher
Guidepost Montessori – Folsom, CA
Role overview
Guidepost Montessori is hiring a Lead Spanish Teacher to work with children ages 2–6 in a Montessori preschool setting. The focus is on nurturing independence, curiosity, and confidence by providing individualized support in a carefully prepared classroom environment.
Key responsibilities
- Observe and understand each child’s physical, intellectual, and emotional development.
- Maintain an organized, welcoming classroom that encourages focus and self-direction.
- Help children build self-confidence and independence in daily activities.
- Present lessons individually and in small groups, covering practical life, literacy, math, and other core subjects.
- Develop respectful, supportive relationships with children and their families.
- Communicate and collaborate with parents to support each child’s growth.
- Lead the classroom with warmth, professionalism, and intention.
Montessori classroom environment
Guidepost Children’s House classrooms are equipped with high-quality Montessori materials and designed for order, beauty, and accessibility. The space supports both independent and group learning, helping children develop practical abilities and confidence.
- Child-sized furniture and open floor space for flexible activities.
- Materials for practical life skills such as sweeping, food preparation, and classroom care.
- Curriculum elements that foster independence in dressing, eating, and self-care.
- Hands-on resources for literacy, math, science, and cultural learning.
- Low shelves and accessible materials to encourage self-directed learning.
Guidepost Montessori values educators who are committed to early childhood education and want to lead a classroom where independence and joy are at the center of each day.
