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Assistant Teacher

Mahwah, NJOnsiteFull TimePosted 16 days ago

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Required skills

  • Infant
  • Toddler
  • Preschool
  • Assistant Teacher
  • Children under 6
  • Montessori

Nice to have

  • Montessori experience

Role summary

Guidepost Montessori is seeking Assistant Teachers for their Infant, Toddler, and Preschool programs in Mahwah. This role supports children aged 0-6 in a Montessori environment, fostering independence, confidence, and a love of learning. Responsibilities include preparing the classroom, supporting individual and small-group activities, observing children, and collaborating with lead teachers and families. The ideal candidate has experience with young children, a positive and collaborative mindset, and a genuine love for working with children. Prior Montessori experience is welcome but not required, as training is provided. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

We are hiring Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Assistant Teachers for our lovely Guidepost Montessori school in Mahwah!

At Guidepost Montessori, our Assistant Teachers 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 Teacher, you’ll support a mixed-age Montessori classroom (Infant, Toddler, and Preschool), 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 Teachers and fellow team members to create a strong classroom community

    • What We’re Looking For

  • Experience working with children under 6 years old.
  • 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
  • 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 with schools across the U.S. and Asia, serving children ages 2 months to 6 years.

    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 want 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.

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