About the job
Be a pivotal part of a child's first learning journey. At Guidepost Montessori, our Lead Infant Guides foster serene, nurturing environments that view infants as capable individuals from their very first moments.
If you have a passion for early childhood development and aspire to lead a thoughtfully crafted classroom that promotes independence, movement, and discovery, we invite you to connect with us.
As a Lead Infant Teacher, you will manage a mixed-age infant classroom (ages 0–3) within a Montessori setting designed to facilitate each child’s natural growth and learning.
In a Montessori framework, both the environment and the guide work in harmony to foster independence, curiosity, and confidence. You will meticulously prepare the classroom, observe each child closely, and offer personalized care that respects their individual rhythms and needs.
Most importantly, you will help infants cultivate trust in themselves and their surroundings, establishing a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor each child's physical, emotional, and cognitive development to provide appropriate support.
- Honor and adhere to each child's natural patterns for sleeping, eating, and toileting.
- Create and maintain an inviting, organized environment that encourages trust, movement, and exploration.
- Encourage independence by involving children in care activities.
- Establish meaningful connections with children and their families.
- Collaborate closely with parents to nurture each child’s growth and development.
- Lead and work alongside classroom team members to foster a respectful community.
Our Montessori Prepared Environment
Each Guidepost infant classroom is equipped with premium Montessori materials and thoughtfully structured to enhance movement, exploration, and independence.
Our infant environments feature:
- Spacious areas for movement and exploration.
- Child-sized furniture and materials.
- A curriculum that promotes independence in feeding, dressing, and toileting.
- Scientifically designed materials to support fine and gross motor development.
- Natural elements including real plants, cozy rugs, and ample natural light.
- Beautiful, delicate materials made from wood and metal instead of plastic.
- Opportunities for climbing, crawling, and exploration without restrictive devices.