Company Overview 

Guidepost Global Education (GGE) is one of the largest operators of Montessori schools worldwide, with over 100 schools globally, dedicated to transforming education to better serve families everywhere – children and parents. In Asia, GGE offers programs for children ages 0-12 through an extensive network of 27 campuses spanning Hong Kong, Singapore, Bali, and key cities in Mainland China. GGE currently operates schools under the Guidepost & Nest Preschool brands. We are a rapidly growing network of quality preschools in Singapore.

Learn more at https://guideposteducation.com/ or https://nestpreschool.sg/

Core Job Responsibilities 

Lead a Model Classroom 

• Maintain an orderly and clean Montessori prepared environment in accordance to Guidepost Montessori standards

• Provide close supervision to children, always making sure they are safe, and the group is in compliance with city-mandated teacher to child ratios

• Work closely with other Guide(s) to ensure a high-quality Montessori programming is established and maintained

• Present sequential Montessori lessons in accordance with the Guidepost Montessori program standards

• Observe each child, regularly document his or her progress, strengths, interests, and areas for improvement, and apply your knowledge of Montessori principles to ensure each child’s individual needs are met

• Interact with children in a warm, joyful, respectful manner that fosters their independence

• Implement feedback provided by other Guides, your Montessori Mentor, and your Head of School

• Problem-solve challenging student concerns with other Guides, your Montessori Mentor, and your Head of School

• Open classroom to regular parent tours

• Open classroom to observation by parents and other staff members

Provide Exceptional Customer Service to Parents 

• Communicate regularly with each parent in an individualized manner using approved communication tools provided by Guidepost Montessori (i.e. email, photo-sharing software, newsletters, etc).

• Provide cumulative, formal feedback to parents on student progress, which might include twice-yearly parent-teacher conferences, progress reports, and/or portfolio preparation. Meet with parents on an individualized basis to discuss and resolve student issues as they arise

Create a Strong Community on Campus 

• Participate in regular team meetings

• Participate in one-on-one meetings with your school leader and Montessori Mentor

• Participate in community outreach, classroom celebrations, and parent information events

• Actively participate and pursue annual professional development

Qualifications 

 To be considered for this role, all applicants must possess one of the following credentials:

• Degree in (Early childhood) Education major 
• Fluent English Speaker 
• Experience working with children of the appropriate age group (18 months- 4 years old)
• Passion for the Montessori method of education
• Growth mindset and problem-solving approach
• LON (L1/L2) from ECDA indicating your qualification to teach in Singapore.
• MACTE ( Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education) Montessori credentials is a plus