employer cover photo
employer logo
employer logo

Guidepost Montessori

Is this your company?

Rapidly growing startup forgetting about those at the campus level & losing quality - Head of School Guidepost Montessori Employee Review

2.0
Aug 7, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I worked with a lot of great and professional people! I enjoyed the comradery etc. I can't imagine that many will stick around for an extended period of time if the company doesn't make some major foundational changes.

Cons

The company is growing at a very rapid rate and in the process is completely losing program quality. Many employees are frustrated, stressed and unhappy! HsOS are expected to work 60-65 hours to maintain and meet various deadlines. PTO is fairly generous, however, it is so hard to take true PTO b/c most often the school is still needing support due to lack of staffing and inexperience. HsOS come back to putting out fires etc. Not fun to return to that. Expectations are misaligned across the organization and oftentimes not realistic for certain campuses. There is also a ton of misinformation within the organization due to the rapid growth. You get told one thing and then something different from your RD. You then are left backtracking with staff and families! Very unprofessional and off putting. Causes undue stress. There is nearly no work/life balance. It is very unhealthy for someone with a family! Decent money (80-100K w/ bonus structure) but expect to work for it and not have a life. Some HsOS mentioned working upwards of 80 hours a week at times!! Teachers are also very stressed out with the level of workload expected of them which does not align with pay. The company offers an internal Montessori training for teachers but will only pay the same rate of pay other schools are paying for leads already! The training takes 12-18 months and is expected to be done completely outside of work hours. The pay has got to come up for this to be worth it for teachers!

Explore other reviews about Guidepost Montessori

5.0
Mar 26, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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

There are very few downsides to mention. Like any workplace, occasional last-minute situations can arise, but they are handled very well by head of school.

5.0
Mar 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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”

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All