Guidepost Montessori·Leawood, Kansas
The Substitute Teacher will step into classrooms as needed to support children and maintain consistency by assisting with daily routines and classroom activities across mixed-age groups. Responsibilities also include helping to create a warm, safe, and engaging environment and collaborating with staff to ensure smooth transitions and continuity of care.
Looking for a flexible role working with children in a meaningful, supportive environment?
Join our on-call Substitute Teacher team at Guidepost Montessori!
We’re always excited to welcome warm, dependable substitute guides to support our mixed-age Montessori classrooms when our full-time teachers are out. No formal Montessori training is required, we’ll provide training as part of your orientation and onboarding.
This is an on-call, as-needed position, ideal for individuals seeking flexible hours while making a positive impact on young children.
As a Substitute Teacher, you’ll support multiple classrooms serving children ages 0–6, helping maintain a calm, engaging, and nurturing learning environment.
Many of our substitute teachers go on to become full-time Assistant Teachers, making this a great opportunity to get your foot in the door at Guidepost Montessori.
Why Guidepost Montessori?
Guidepost Montessori is a global community of educators dedicated to transforming education through independence, curiosity, and respect for each child.
We are committed to expanding high-quality, authentic Montessori programs across the U.S. and around the world creating environments where children and educators alike can thrive.
If you love children, value flexibility, and are looking for a meaningful way to grow in early childhood education, we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and become part of our school community!
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.
Candidates must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with a warm, friendly, and dependable demeanor, demonstrating a passion for working with young children. Minimum requirements include a negative TB test within the last 12 months and a valid state background check; formal Montessori training is not required as training will be provided.
Market context
Kansas schools often rely on substitute teachers to cover daily absences, so demand can be steady across districts. This role is competitive because schools look for candidates with strong interpersonal skills, a genuine interest in working with young children, and compliance items like a recent negative TB test and valid state background check; ECE units can help. Before applying, confirm your screening documents are current and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, which are pulled from the original job description to save research time.
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