Montessori Assistant Teacher

1 week ago


Palo Alto, California, United States Guidepost Montessori Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and caring Assistant Teacher to support our classrooms at our Palo Alto location. This is a full-time role (9:00am-6pm) that comes with great benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K, a competitive rate of pay, and a generous 75% tuition discount for up to two children at our school.

The Assistant Teacher role is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door at Guidepost Montessori. Many of our Teacher Assistants ultimately grow to take on lead guide roles over time thanks to our in-house training program.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Experience working with children ages 0-6
  • A valid negative TB test taken within the last 12 months (prior to start date with Guidepost)
  • 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) units
  • Familiarity with the Montessori approach to education is preferred, but not required
What We Offer

We are committed to providing our employees with:

  • Ongoing professional development
  • A network of supportive peers and mentors who regularly share best practices
  • Career growth and promotion opportunities
  • A competitive salary
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • 75% tuition discount for two children at any school in our network
  • The opportunity to contribute to a high-quality Montessori program that serves the individual needs of each child
About Us

Guidepost Montessori is a community of trained educators who are driven by a deep desire to bring about widespread change in education today. We are committed to dramatically increasing the amount of high-fidelity, authentic Montessori programs, not only in the U.S., but around the globe.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you love children and have been looking for the right opportunity to grow, we encourage you to apply.



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