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Spanish Toddler Teacher

Guidepost Montessori·Laguna Hills, California

$40,000 - $47,000/yr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Lead a mixed-age toddler classroom in a Montessori environment, supporting children's development through observation and individualized lessons. Prepare and maintain a classroom that fosters independence and exploration while building relationships with children and families.

Help toddlers discover who they are and what they can do.

At Guidepost Montessori, our Lead Toddler Guides create calm, purposeful environments where curiosity, independence, and confidence grow every day.

If you’re passionate about early childhood development and ready to lead a classroom designed for exploration and independence, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Your Role

As a Lead Toddler Guide, you’ll lead a mixed-age toddler classroom in a Montessori environment thoughtfully designed to support children during one of the most formative stages of development.

Montessori guides prepare beautiful, orderly environments that invite exploration and support independence. Through careful observation, individualized lessons, and respectful guidance, you’ll help each child develop language, coordination, self-regulation, and confidence.

Your leadership will empower toddlers to explore freely, make choices, and take pride in what they can accomplish laying the foundation for lifelong learning.

  • What You’ll Do
  • Observe each child closely to understand and support their physical, emotional, and cognitive development
  • Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly classroom that fosters focus, independence, and exploration
  • Support independence by encouraging toddlers to “do it themselves”
  • Provide lessons in practical life skills, language development, and grace and courtesy
  • Build warm, trusting relationships with children and families
  • Communicate and collaborate with parents to support each child’s growth
  • Lead classroom routines and collaborate with team members to create a respectful, joyful community

The Montessori Prepared Environment

Every Guidepost toddler classroom is fully equipped with high-quality Montessori materials and designed according to the principles of beauty, order, and independence.

Our toddler environments feature

  • Open spaces that encourage movement and exploration
  • Child-sized furniture and tools to support independence
  • Curriculum that builds skills in dressing, feeding, and toilet learning
  • Scientifically designed materials for fine and gross motor development
  • Natural elements including cozy rugs, real plants, and abundant light
  • Beautiful, breakable materials made from wood, metal, and glass
  • Opportunities to climb, crawl, and explore without restrictive devices
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Interest in pursuing fully sponsored Montessori certification through our Prepared Montessorian Institute, or a previously earned Montessori diploma
  • Experience working with children ages 0–3 in a group care or early learning setting
  • Alignment with child-led educational approaches (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or similar)
  • Required ECE or Child Development credits
  • Bachelor’s degree (ECE or Child Development)

What We Offer

  • Sponsored Montessori diploma training and ongoing professional development
  • Competitive salary $40,000-47,000
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • 75% tuition discount for up to two children at any Guidepost school
  • A collaborative, supportive network of peers and mentors
  • Clear opportunities for career growth and leadership advancement

About Guidepost Montessori

Guidepost Montessori is a growing network of over 100 schools across the U.S. and Asia, serving children from 3 months to 6 years old in our Nido, Toddler, and Children’s House programs.

We believe children are capable and we intentionally design environments that empower them to explore, grow, and flourish. Our mission is to transform education by nurturing independence, joy, and lifelong learning.

If you’re inspired by toddler development, excited to partner with families, and ready to lead with purpose, we’d love to welcome you to Guidepost Montessori.

Apply today and help toddlers take their next big steps.

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.

Requirements

Candidates should have experience working with children ages 0-3 and alignment with child-led educational approaches. A bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and required ECE or Child Development credits are necessary.

  • bachelor degree
  • Team Collaboration
  • Emotional Support
  • Classroom Management
  • Curriculum Development
  • Parent Communication
  • Community Building
  • Trust Building
  • Language Development
  • Child Observation
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Self-Regulation
  • Cognitive Development
  • Coordination Skills
  • Montessori Education
  • Independence Encouragement
  • Practical Life Skills

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Professional Development
  • Tuition Discount

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$40,000 - $47,000/yr
Location
Laguna Hills, California
Posted
May 4, 2026
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Guidepost Montessori

We are on a mission to bring high-quality Montessori education, everywhere. Our approach is focused on empowering a child's growing independence to enable them to flourish in the world. Our curriculum is high-agency and focused on the individual child, balancing the development...

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IndustryPrimary and Secondary Education
TypeEducational
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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In California, classroom teacher roles often stay competitive because licensed centers look for candidates who can show early childhood classroom leadership, lesson planning, and readiness to meet state compliance steps such as background checks and immunizations. This posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the role faster and save research time. If you are considering applying, confirm your 12 ECE units and recent classroom experience before submitting.

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