Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

We are now hiring a Montessori Children's House teacher (ages 3 to 6) for our beautiful Guidepost Montessori school in Kent!!

We offer competitive salaries, health, dental and vision insurance, as well as a generous tuition discount for up to two children at our school.

We also provide scholarships to earn your Montessori diploma for free! The salary ranges from 42K to 46K.

Want to learn more about us?

Click on these links to see a video and pictures of our classrooms or check us out online at Guidepost Montessori!

We'd love to talk to you if you :

• Obtained a Montessori diploma (preferred)
• Have a current background check in the state of Washington
• 12 ECE or Child Development credits (preferred by 2026)
• Have experience with the appropriate age group

We're looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated Lead Guide (Teacher) to support a mixed-age class of preschool age children in a Montessori environment.

In a Montessori class, guides (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.

Because of the carefully prepared environment and individualized support, children in a Montessori class have tremendous liberty to explore the environment and work on materials of their choice for as long as they want.

Most importantly, the support and materials help every child develop skills, confidence, and a firm conviction that they are capable.

We're looking for a Lead Guide who will bring their best in order to support every child in reaching their highest potential!

Children's House Lead Guides :

• Observe each child closely to understand and meet their physical, intellectual, and emotional needs
• Prepare a beautiful, orderly environment that fosters concentration, independence, and deep learning
• Cultivate independence and self-confidence by helping children 'do it all by themselves'
• Provide individual and small-group lessons to support each child's development in practical skills, literacy, math, and so much more
• Form personal connections with each child and cultivate a community of respect
• Communicate and collaborate respectfully with parents to provide the best possible support for every child

The Montessori Prepared Environment

Every classroom at Guidepost comes equipped with the full range of high-quality Montessori materials for the Children's House curriculum, as well as a budget for guides to personalize their space.

Each classroom is set up according to the Montessori principles of beauty and order and is designed to enable every child to learn, concentrate, and confidently achieve their independence.

A Guidepost Montessori Children's House space features :

• Child-sized furniture and ample floor space for children to work independently or in small groups
• Practical life materials for children to sweep, set the table, dust, prepare meals, and so much more
• Curriculum for independence : in dressing themselves, feeding themselves, caring for the space etc.
• Scientifically designed, hands-on learning materials for gaining core knowledge in math, literacy, science, and so much more
• All materials made accessible to children on low shelves and all art at the child's level
• Cozy reading areas, real plants, and plenty of natural light
• Breakable objects made from natural materials like wood, metal, and glass rather than plastic

If you're passionate about giving children the tools they need to succeed, eager to partner with parents on their child's journey, and longing to join a collaborative community of peers, then the team at Guidepost Montessori would love to hear from you!

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.

Higher Ground Education, Guidepost Montessori, and Academy of Thought and Industry 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.