About the job
Guide toddlers in discovering their potential and nurturing their growth.
At Guidepost Montessori, we empower our Lead Toddler Guides to cultivate serene and purposeful learning environments where curiosity, independence, and confidence flourish.
If you are passionate about early childhood development and eager to lead a classroom tailored for exploration and autonomy, this position offers you the chance to make a significant difference in young lives.
Your Responsibilities
- Closely observe each child to comprehend and support their physical, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Design and maintain an aesthetically pleasing, organized classroom that encourages focus, independence, and exploration.
- Foster independence by motivating toddlers to “do it themselves.”
- Deliver lessons in practical life skills, language development, and social etiquette.
- Establish warm, trusting relationships with children and their families.
- Engage in communication and collaboration with parents to support each child’s development.
- Facilitate classroom routines and collaborate with colleagues to create a respectful and joyful community.
The Montessori Prepared Environment
Our toddler classrooms are fully equipped with high-quality Montessori materials, designed with principles of beauty, order, and independence in mind.
Features of our toddler environments include:
- Spacious areas that promote movement and discovery.
- Child-sized furniture and tools that encourage self-sufficiency.
- A curriculum focused on developing skills in dressing, feeding, and toilet training.
- Scientifically crafted materials for fine and gross motor skill enhancement.
- Natural elements such as cozy rugs, living plants, and ample light.
- Beautiful, delicate materials made from wood, metal, and glass.
- Opportunities for climbing, crawling, and exploring without restrictions.