Assistant Teacher

OverviewWe are hiring Assistant Guides for our lovely Guidepost Montessori school at VeronaGet the opportunity to empower 0 to 6-year-olds to gain independence, self-confidence, and an enduring love of learningYour RoleWe'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 potentialGuidepost Assistant GuidesObserve children closely to understand and best meet their needsPrepare a beautiful, orderly environment that fosters independence and concentrationProvide individual and small-group lessons to support each child's developmentForm personal connections with each child and cultivate a community of collaboration and respectAn ideal candidate hasExperience working with children ages 3-6 in a school settingWhat we offerThe opportunity to contribute to a high-quality Montessori program that serves the individual needs of each childFully sponsored Montessori diploma training and ongoing professional development through the Prepared Montessorian Institute75% tuition discount for two children at any school in our network (we serve children from 3-months-old through Elementary)A network of supportive peers and mentors who appreciate your valuable contributions and regularly share best practicesAbundant career growth and promotion opportunitiesA competitive pay rateHealth, dental, and vision insurancePaid time off and paid holidaysAbout UsGuidepost Montessoriis 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 educatorsOur mission?Children who fully experience and joyfully achieve their own development; children who can reach their highest potential and flourish—in school and in lifeEqual Employment OpportunityGuidepost 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.#J-*****-Ljbffr