Substitute Teacher

Location: Kentwood, Michigan

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.

About the Role

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.

What You’ll Do

- Step into classrooms as needed to support children and maintain consistency
- Assist with daily routines and classroom activities across mixed-age groups
- Help create a warm, safe, and engaging environment for children
- Collaborate with school staff to ensure smooth transitions and continuity of care
- Model patience, professionalism, and kindness in every interaction

Schedule & Flexibility

- Hours and days vary based on school needs
- Perfect for those seeking part-time, flexible, or supplemental work

Minimum Qualifications

- Negative TB test within the last 12 months
- Valid state background check
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Warm, friendly, and dependable demeanor
- Passion for working with young children

Preferred (but not required):

- Early Childhood Education (ECE) units
- Recent experience working with children ages 0–6

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!

Responsibilities

Support multiple classrooms serving children ages 0–6; Step into classrooms as needed to support children and maintain consistency; Assist with daily routines and classroom activities across mixed-age groups; Help create a warm, safe, and engaging environment for children; Collaborate with school staff to ensure smooth transitions and continuity of care; Model patience, professionalism, and kindness in every interaction

Requirements

Negative TB test within the last 12 months; Valid state background check; Strong interpersonal and communication skills; Warm, friendly, and dependable demeanor; Passion for working with young children

Nice to have

Early Childhood Education (ECE) units; Recent experience working with children ages 0–6

Benefits

Flexible hours; Training provided; Opportunity to become a full-time Assistant Teacher