Afternoon Teacher

Do work that matters! Every single afternoon.

We are hiring an Afternoon Extended Day Guide for our Guidepost Montessori school at North Scottsdale!

As a Extended Day Guide, you'll support our afternoon program for children ages 0-6. You'll help create a peaceful, engaging environment where children can unwind, explore, and connect at the end of the day.

You'll also play a key role during pick‑up, helping create a warm, welcoming experience for families and ensuring each child's day ends in a calm, connected way.

You'll support planned activities, help maintain a consistent routine, and contribute ideas to make the program enriching and enjoyable for children.

• Support a calm, safe, and engaging after‑school environment
• Facilitate a mix of structured and open‑ended activities
• Prepare materials and maintain an orderly space
• Supervise and engage with children in a warm, respectful way
• Welcome and engage with families at pick‑up, ensuring a smooth transition home and sharing relevant updates
• Partner with the school team to ensure a smooth transition from the school day to extended care
• Contribute ideas and feedback to help strengthen the extended day experience

• Experience working with young children in a school, childcare, or camp setting
• A reliable, adaptable, organized, and proactive mindset
• A warm, patient, and engaging presence with children and families
• Ability to take initiative while also collaborating closely with a team
• A genuine love for working with young children
• Interest in learning and growing within the Montessori approach (prior Montessori experience is welcome but not required)

• Fully sponsored Montessori diploma training through the Prepared Montessorian Institute
• Ongoing professional development and mentorship
• Competitive pay
• Abundant opportunities for growth and career advancement
• A supportive network of peers who value collaboration and shared best practices

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.

We believe children are capable and we design an education that nurtures independence, curiosity, and joy. Our mission is to transform education by helping every child reach their highest potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

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.