Child Care Assistant Teacher
Required skills
- Assistant Teacher
- Montessori
- children ages 0-6
- daycare
- childcare
- preschool
- early learning
- classroom environment
- individualized activities
- small-group activities
Nice to have
- Montessori courses
- diploma training
- Prepared Montessorian Institute
- professional development
- mentorship
- tuition discount
Role summary
Guidepost Montessori is seeking passionate Assistant Teachers (Guides) for their Central West End school in St. Louis. This role involves supporting children ages 0-6 in a Montessori environment, fostering independence, confidence, and a love of learning. Responsibilities include preparing the classroom, assisting with individual and small-group activities, and building relationships with children and families. Prior Montessori experience is welcome but not required; the school offers sponsored training. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth.
Do work that matters! Every single day. We are hiring Assistant Teachers for our Guidepost Montessori school at Central West End!
At Guidepost Montessori, our Assistant Teachers (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 (Teacher), 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
What We’re Looking For
What We Offer
About Guidepost Montessori
Guidepost Montessori is a growing network of over 100 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.
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