Teacher Assistant

Are you passionate about helping children under the age of 6 years old?  Have you been looking for a preschool where you can grow and develop your career? If so, join us in our mission to spread Montessori education to children around the world!

We are looking for enthusiastic and adaptable teachers who are interested in learning more about early childhood education as we work to bring a new Montessori school to the Thornton, CO area! 

Your role:  

In this Assistant Guide role, you will support our Lead Guides in guiding children to be more independent and confident in their abilities. This is a great opportunity to start your career in Montessori, and early childhood education more generally, as many of our Assistant Guides ultimately grow to take on Lead Guide roles over time, thanks to our MACTE-accredited Montessori training program. 

This position is a full-time role that pays between $18-20 an hour with great benefits including free Montessori training, health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K, and a generous 75% tuition discount for up to two children at our school. 

About You

• Experience working with children ages 0-6
• Have completed the Colorado Shines education training hours
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) credits, CDA or desire to complete
• Valid negative TB test taken within last 12 months (prior to start date with Guidepost)
• Ability to work well with other adults
• Growth mindset and problem-solving approach
• Familiarity with the Montessori approach to education is preferred, but not required

Want to learn more about us? 

Guidepost Montessori is a community of educators who truly believe that to meet the needs of today's students and to bring about true progress in the world around us, we need an education model that fosters independence and develops competent, capable, action-oriented thinkers and change agents. For more information about us, check out our website.

Join our school community by applying below!

Salary : $18 - $20