Pros
Authenticity: Guidepost Montessori is committed to providing an authentic Montessori experience, with attention to the prepared environment and the prepared adult. Their internal training program is extensive, and offers a depth of resources for each stage of development. Highly trained and experienced Montessori mentors are available to help field questions, perform observations and help with other issues as they arise. The classrooms are beautifully decorated and furnished, with gorgeous natural materials garnishing each shelf! Accommodating: The Administration and Management are incredibly accommodating and understanding. When I need to take a few weeks off to visit an ill family member oversees, the administration helped accommodate my request (even though that meant I went into negative PTO). This type of compassion and accommodation goes a long way in employers! Over the next year, I earned more PTO, but their understanding to my personal hardship is long-lasting in my memory! Growth Mindset: Guidepost Montessori has a vision, and its no small one. We want to share this type of education with the world! Our schools are opening across the country with everything from pre-school to high schools! I am thrilled to be a part of this growing organization with so much vigor for education! I feel as though I can excel here. Glass doors, but no glass ceilings!
Cons
While a practical idealist, this job is not immune from the typical bothers of a preschool. Turnover is a real issue and creates a staffing shortage or consistency issue in normalized classrooms.