Teacher Assistant
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Similar in offering to the previous listing with a strong focus on educational impact but lacks explicit compensation details.
- Career development with Montessori training
- Community-driven environment for educators
- Empowers children aged 3-6
Pros
- Access to Montessori training and professional development
- Strong community of support among peers
- Focus on fostering independence and confidence in children
Cons
- No salary information stated in the listing
- Job responsibilities may require flexibility and adaptability
- Potential for varying class dynamics and challenges
Who it's for
Entry / Early Career • In-person
Good fit
- Entry-level educators in early childhood education
- Motivated candidates wanting to work closely with children
- Those eager to expand their teaching repertoire
Not recommended for
- Experienced teachers seeking high-level positions
- Individuals needing a rigid teaching framework
- Candidates unwilling to engage with diverse student needs
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
We are hiring Teacher Assistant, Assistant Teacher and Child Care Educators for our lovely Guidepost Montessori school at Burr Ridge!
Get the opportunity to empower 0 to 6-year-olds to gain independence, self-confidence, and an enduring love of learning!
Your Role
We're looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable Assistant Guides (Teachers) to support a mixed-age class of Infants, Toddler, and Preschool (ages 3-6) children in a Montessori environment.
In a Montessori environment, guides (teachers) carefully prepare an environment that fosters independence and captivates a child’s interest. Guides provide personalized support to each child. They offer individual and small-group lessons, showing children how to use the materials and perform activities with them, and giving them 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 an Assistant Guide who will bring their best in order to support every child in reaching their highest potential!
Guidepost Assistant Guides:
- Observe children closely to understand and best meet their needs
- Prepare a beautiful, orderly environment that fosters independence and concentration
- Provide individual and small-group lessons to support each child’s development
- Form personal connections with each child and cultivate a community of collaboration and respect
An ideal candidate has:
- Experience working with children ages 3-6 in a school setting
What we offer:
- The opportunity to contribute to a high-quality Montessori program that serves the individual needs of each child
- Fully sponsored Montessori diploma training and ongoing professional development through the Prepared Montessorian Institute
- 75% tuition discount for two children at any school in our network (we serve children from 3-months-old through 12th grade)
- A network of supportive peers and mentors who appreciate your valuable contributions and regularly share best practices
- Abundant career growth and promotion opportunities
- A competitive pay rate
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
About Us
Guidepost Montessori is a growing network of over 100 schools across the U.S. and Asia, serving children ages 0-12 in our Nido, Toddler, Children’s House, and Elementary programs.
At Guidepost, we believe children are capable and we design an education for independence. We’re on a mission to radically transform education based on this belief—for children, parents, and educators!
Our mission? Children who fully experience and joyfully achieve their own development; children who can reach their highest potential and flourish—in school and in life!
If you love children and have been looking for the right opportunity to grow, join our school community by applying below!
Guidepost 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. When requested, we are committed to reasonably accommodate employees and applicants with disabilities or special needs that may require an accommodation.
