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Needs to Change - Assistant Teacher Guidepost Montessori Employee Review

2.0
Mar 13, 2022
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Pros

I personally have stayed at this company so long because of my students. My students are my reason I stay. Not because of the company.

Cons

The company is focused on enrollment only, instead of the overall well being of the staff. No days off, work year round and little support in handling behavioral issue in the classroom are just a few issues that come to mind. ( side note: There needs to be a massive HR change because the turn over rate at in this company is insane. I believe it is because staff does not get any mental days off. Yes, we do get PTO but it is earned over months of hard work and mental drain… many of the teachers don’t last that long to get their PTO. I believe there needs to be a couple of days throughout the year that are given to the staff for mental rest that do not include just Christmas Day and Thanksgiving. ) Staff training is a joke. The veteran teachers are the ones that are really training the new staff, I believe there needs to be one staff that is dedicated specifically in hands on training because many new teachers that go through the videos and online training at GP have no real understanding of safety procedures or how to properly document injuries.) This is an issue, I am passionate about my students safety and feel like something in GP needs to shift to address this. Being a veteran teacher and monitoring 24 students in a classroom while trying to explain firer drill protocol, lock down drills, ouch reports and explaining how to interact with students / parents is NOT the place for it. It divides attention from safely monitoring the students. That’s why I think their needs to be a veteran staff member that’s not admin to be dedicated specifically in training staff members.

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5.0
Mar 26, 2026
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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

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
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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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