{"id":1090192,"url":"https://alion.io/job/guidepost-montessori-lead-preschool-teacher-4","title":"Lead Preschool Teacher","company":{"id":672854,"name":"Guidepost Montessori","domain":"guidepostmontessori.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/guidepostmontessori","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":81,"open_postings":41,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.976,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":21,"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Education","role_family":"Education","seniority":"lead","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Wilton, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":50000,"max":60000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":60000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-21T13:19:45Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-21","last_verified_at":"2026-09-23T12:03:11Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Inspire curiosity. Build independence. Shape a lifelong love of learning.\nAt Guidepost Montessori, our Lead Children’s House Guides empower children ages 3-6 to grow into confident, capable learners through thoughtfully prepared environments and respectful, individualized guidance.\nIf you’re passionate about early childhood education and excited to lead a classroom where independence and joy take center stage, we’d love to meet you.\nYour Role\nAs a Lead Children’s House Guide, you’ll lead a mixed-age preschool classroom in a Montessori environment designed to nurture concentration, confidence, and deep learning.\nMontessori guides carefully prepare their classrooms to spark curiosity and independence. Through close observation, individualized lessons, and intentional language, you’ll support each child’s academic, social, and emotional development meeting them where they are and helping them grow.\nChildren in Montessori classrooms have the freedom to choose meaningful work, repeat activities until mastery, and take pride in their accomplishments. Your guidance helps every child develop focus, confidence, and a strong belief in their own abilities.\nWhat You’ll Do\nObserve each child closely to understand and support their physical, intellectual, and emotional development\nPrepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly classroom that fosters concentration and independence\nEncourage self-confidence by supporting children as they learn to “do it themselves”\nProvide individualized and small-group lessons in practical life, literacy, math, and beyond\nBuild strong, respectful relationships with children and families\nCommunicate and collaborate with parents to support each child’s growth\nLead your classroom with warmth, professionalism, and purpose\nThe Montessori Prepared Environment\nEvery Guidepost Children’s House classroom is fully equipped with high-quality Montessori materials and designed around the principles of beauty, order, and accessibility.\nA Guidepost Children’s House environment includes:\nChild-sized furniture and ample floor space for independent and small-group work\nPractical life materials for sweeping, food preparation, table setting, and care of the environment\nCurriculum that builds independence in dressing, feeding, and self-care\nHands-on materials for literacy, math, science, and cultural studies\nLow shelves and child-level artwork for full accessibility\nCozy reading spaces, real plants, and abundant natural light\nBeautiful, breakable materials made from wood, metal, and glass\nWhat We’re Looking For\nMontessori diploma for ages 3-6, or willingness to obtain certification (fully sponsored)\nExperience working with children ages 3-6 in a group learning environment\nAlignment with child-led philosophies such as Montessori or Reggio Emilia\nRequired ECE or Child Development credits\nBachelor’s degree in (any field)\nWhat We Offer\nSponsored Montessori diploma training through the Prepared Montessorian Institute\nOngoing professional development and mentorship\nCompetitive salary $50k-60k\nHealth, dental, and vision insurance\nPaid time off and paid holidays\n75% tuition discount for up to two children at any Guidepost school\nA supportive network of passionate educators\nClear opportunities for career growth and leadership advancement\nAbout Guidepost Montessori\nGuidepost Montessori is a growing network of over 100 schools across the U.S. and Asia, serving children ages 3 months to 6 years in our Nido, Toddler, and Children’s House programs.\nWe believe children are capable. Our mission is to transform education by designing learning environments that cultivate independence, joy, and lifelong curiosity for children, families, and educators alike.\nGuidepost 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. 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