Assistant Teacher
Guidepost Montessori
$14 - $16 / hour
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Description
Do work that matters! Every single day. We are hiring Assistant Guides for our lovely Guidepost Montessori school at Legacy in Plano!
At Guidepost Montessori, our Assistant Guides play a meaningful role in helping children ages 0–6 develop independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
If you’re passionate about working with young children and want to grow in a supportive, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to meet you.
Your Impact
As an Assistant Guide, you’ll support a mixed-age Montessori classroom (Infant, Toddler, and Children’s House ages 3–6), helping create a calm, engaging environment where children are empowered to explore, learn, and grow at their own pace.
In a Montessori classroom, the environment and the guide work together to support each child’s development. You’ll assist in preparing beautiful, intentional learning spaces and support children through individualized and small-group activities—always with respect, patience, and care.
Most importantly, you’ll help children build confidence in themselves and discover what they’re capable of achieving.
What You’ll Do
- Observe children closely to understand and support their individual needs
- Help prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly classroom environment
- Support individual and small-group learning activities
- Build warm, respectful relationships with children and families
- Collaborate with Lead Guides and fellow team members to create a strong classroom community
What We’re Looking For
- Experience working with children ages 3–6 in a school or childcare setting
- A positive, adaptable, and collaborative mindset
- A genuine love for working with young children
- Interest in learning and growing within the Montessori approach (prior Montessori experience is welcome but not required)
What We Offer
- Fully sponsored Montessori diploma training through the Prepared Montessorian Institute
- Ongoing professional development and mentorship
- 75% tuition discount for up to two children at any Guidepost school
- Competitive pay $14.50-16/hr
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Abundant opportunities for growth and career advancement
- A supportive network of peers who value collaboration and shared best practices
About Guidepost Montessori
Guidepost Montessori is a growing network of over 80 schools across the U.S. and Asia, serving children from 3 months to 6 years old.
We believe children are capable and we design an education that nurtures independence, curiosity, and joy. Our mission is to transform education by helping every child reach their highest potential academically, socially, and emotionally.
If you love working with children and are looking for a role where you can grow, make an impact, and be part of something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and join our school community!
Guidepost Global Education and Guidepost Montessori are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We will not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, 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 protected basis under applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Our leadership is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy. When requested, we are committed to reasonably accommodate employees and applicants with disabilities or special needs that may require an accommodation.
Benefits
- Fully sponsored Montessori diploma training through the Prepared Montessorian Institute
- Ongoing professional development and mentorship
- 75% tuition discount for up to two children at any Guidepost school
- Competitive pay $14.50-16/hr
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Abundant opportunities for growth and career advancement
- A supportive network of peers who value collaboration and shared best practices
About this role
Guidepost Montessori's Legacy campus in Plano is looking for an Assistant Guide to work with children ages 0–6 in a mixed-age Montessori classroom. You'd support Lead Guides by observing individual children, preparing and maintaining the classroom environment, and facilitating both independent and small-group learning activities. The work centers on building warm relationships with children and families while helping young learners develop independence and confidence at their own pace.
The role suits someone with prior experience in a school or childcare setting working with young children, particularly ages 3–6. You'll need a collaborative, adaptable mindset and a genuine interest in the Montessori approach—though formal training isn't required going in. Guidepost offers fully sponsored Montessori diploma training through the Prepared Montessorian Institute, along with ongoing mentorship and professional development, so there's real room to grow into the methodology and advance within the organization.
The position pays $14.50–16 per hour and includes health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 75% tuition discount for up to two children at any Guidepost school. You'd be joining a large, established network of over 80 schools, which means access to a supportive peer community and genuine career advancement opportunities if you're interested in staying and developing your skills.
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