Montessori Lead Infant Guide
Core
Lead a mixed-age infant classroom (ages 0–3) in a Montessori environment, preparing the space and providing individualized care to support independence, movement, and discovery.
Role type
Lead Infant Guide (Montessori Early Childhood Educator)
Builds
Infant classrooms with Montessori materials and environments
Domain
Early childhood education / Montessori / Child development
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Child observation, individualized care planning, environment preparation, supporting self-care independence, relationship building with children and families, team collaboration
Preferred skills
Montessori certification, experience with child-led philosophies (Reggio Emilia)
Technologies
Montessori materials, child-sized furniture
Responsibilities
Observe children to support physical, emotional, and cognitive development; Respect and follow each child's natural rhythms for sleeping, eating, and toileting; Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly environment; Support independence by encouraging children to participate in care activities; Partner with parents to support each child's growth; Lead and collaborate with classroom team members
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC