Are you passionate about working with young children? Do you have a background in childcare or a deep love for nurturing toddlers? Are you a teacher, childcare worker, daycare worked or just love children? Do you enjoy working with children, have teaching experience or have a passion for early childhood education? We’re looking for individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a rewarding role as a Toddler Teacher in our Montessori classroom! No Montessori experience? Don’t worry! We provide full training for candidates eager to learn this child-centered, hands-on teaching method. This position is perfect for anyone who enjoys creating a warm, supportive environment where toddlers can explore, develop, and grow. If you’re ready to inspire curiosity, foster independence, and make a positive impact on young learners, we’d love to hear from you! We are now hiring a Lead Toddler Teacher for our beautiful, new Guidepost Montessori school in Columbia, Maryland!

Get the opportunity to nurture Toddlers with an environment designed for their growth, exploration, and independence!

Your Role

We're looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated Lead teacher to work in a toddler classroom environment! You have the ability to create a wonderful classroom environment for children in a beautiful, new early childhood setting!

In a Montessori classroom community, teachers carefully prepare an environment that fosters independence and captivates a child’s interest. Guides provide personalized support to each child. They work with children individually and in small groups, demonstrating how to use the materials and perform activities with them, and giving precise language to understand their experiences.

We’re looking for a Lead teacher who will bring their best in order to support every child in reaching their highest potential! No training? No problem!! We love to bring on childcare professionals from all backgrounds who are excited to branch out and learn about our approach to early childhood education.

Guidepost Toddler Lead Guides:

• Observe each child closely to understand and meet their physical, intellectual, and emotional needs
• Prepare a beautiful, orderly environment that fosters trust, exploration, deep learning, and independence
• Cultivate independence and self-confidence by helping children ‘do it all by themselves’
• Provide lessons to encourage practical life skills, language, and grace and courtesy
• Form personal connections with each child and cultivate a community of respect
• Communicate and collaborate respectfully with parents to provide the best possible care for every child

What we offer:

• The opportunity to contribute to a high-quality Montessori program that serves the individual needs of each child
• Sponsored Montessori diploma and ongoing professional development through the Prepared Montessorian Institute
• 75% tuition discount for two children at any school in our network (we serve children from 3-months-old through 12th grade)
• A network of supportive peers and mentors who appreciate your valuable contributions and regularly share best practices
• Abundant career growth and promotion opportunities
• A competitive salary between $38,000 and $44,000 annually
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays

About Us

Guidepost Montessori is a growing network of 120+ Montessori schools, serving children ages 0-12 in our Nido, Toddler, Children’s House, and Elementary programs. And with schools from Shanghai to Paris and California to New York, as well as virtual school and homeschooling support, there are countless opportunities for passionate educators to support children on their individual path to success.

At Guidepost, we believe children are capable and we design an education for independence. We’re on a mission to radically transform education based on this belief—for children, parents, and educators!

Our mission? Children who fully experience and joyfully achieve their own development; children who can reach their highest potential and flourish—in school and in life!

If you love children and have been looking for the right opportunity to grow, join our school community by applying below!