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Guidepost Montessori

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This is NOT a real Montessori School. Run, don't walk from this facility. - Assistant Guide Guidepost Montessori Employee Review

1.0
Dec 6, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

The teachers and children are WONDERFUL to work with.

Cons

The corporation HigherGround behind Guidepost cares nothing for their employees or the children/families that attend their schools. On the employee front, the pay and benefits leave much to be desired. Taking time off is next to impossible, otherwise you are made to feel as though you are causing a problem to the rest of staff. They treat the employees with no consideration, care, or support. The lead teachers have no say as to what takes place in their classrooms, they move children around with no concern as to how it will affect them. There is favoritism and nepotism running rampant, while qualified staff are overlooked. As far as the way families and children are concerned the admin team fails to report illnesses and incidents to parents. They have recently hired a new Head of School and the corporate office does not support her in any way. I would not recommend this as a place to work or send your child.

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Guidepost Montessori Response
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Thank you for your feedback and taking the time to let us know about your experience. We greatly appreciate your perspective and are looking closely at our school in Raleigh. We recognize that our school and Montessori program is only as strong as our guides and school culture. Our goal is to have each of our schools as an independent community, within the larger network of schools. The network of support is here to provide assistance for the success of the school and the empowerment of the school leader to make the best decisions for their guides and families. We recognize that at times a Head of School may struggle with implementing the best procedures and practices for protecting the integrity of the Montessori program and their employee%E2%80%99s time off and work experience. We are highly concerned with issues of favoritism and nepotism that you raise. While we provide many training opportunities for our Assistant Guides, we allow the Head of School to make the final decision about promotions based on the needs of the classroom's community. We expect them to look closely at the qualifications, not just the tenure, of the strongest and eligible guides. This is a core feature of our internal development of our assistants and hope that everyone has a chance to grow with us.

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Pros

I have been with Guidepost for almost four years, and I am extremely happy in my role as a Children’s House Lead Guide. I truly couldn’t ask for a better position. The work environment is very positive, and I am surrounded by kind, supportive colleagues. The leadership is exceptional—our Head of School is an amazing, understanding, and uplifting person who creates a culture where everyone feels valued we feel supported and I’ve learn so many new skills. Even in last-minute or challenging situations, she responds with positivity and grace. I feel very supported and appreciated every day.

Cons

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5.0
Mar 15, 2026
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Pros

I’ve been at Guidepost for four years, and it has truly been one of the most meaningful experiences of my career. Watching each child grow, gain confidence, and thrive is a joy I never take for granted. I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t wholeheartedly believe in the work we do. The safety and wellbeing of every child is at the center of our mission, and I wouldn’t recommend this school if I didn’t fully trust that each child is cared for with genuine respect, compassion, and intention. Beyond the incredible environment we create for our children, the team here is something special. We support, trust, and genuinely care about one another. I couldn’t write this review without mentioning our admin team. They have created a culture of care, respect, and trust with the staff. They guide us, encourages us, and continually helps us grow. Working at Guidepost has been a magical experience.

Cons

Honestly, there’s not much that I would deem a “con”

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