Guidepost Montessori
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Preschool Teacher Assistant, Montessori & Early Childhood Education

Onsite · Chicago, Illinois
Posted August 14, 2026
full-time

Overview

Assistant Teacher at Guidepost Montessori supports a mixed-age classroom for children 3–6, helping build independence, confidence, and a love of learning at scale. You will collaborate with Lead Teachers to create orderly, inviting spaces and facilitate individualized and small-group activities. This role offers growth through Montessori training, mentorship, and a mission-driven environment.

What You'll Do5

  • 1Observe children to understand needs and support development
  • 2Prepare and maintain an orderly, beautiful classroom environment
  • 3Support individual and small-group learning activities
  • 4Build warm, respectful relationships with children and families
  • 5Collaborate with Lead Teachers and team members to foster a strong classroom community

Requirements5

  • 1Experience working with children ages 3–6 in a school or childcare setting
  • 2Positive, adaptable, and collaborative mindset
  • 3Genuine love for working with young children
  • 4Interest in learning and growing within the Montessori approach
  • 5Prior Montessori experience welcome but not required

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationChicago, Illinois

Required Skills

Child observationClassroom preparationIndividualized learning activitiesSmall‑group facilitationRelationship buildingCollaboration
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