English Preschool Teacher

NEST PRESCHOOL HILLVIEW PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NEST PRESCHOOL HILLVIEW PTE. LTD. is seeking a Montessori-educated educator to lead a model classroom and uphold high standards for a safe, engaging environment suited to children aged 18 months to 5 years.

You will collaborate with Guides, Montessori Mentor, and Head of School to deliver sequential lessons and maintain strong parent communication while supporting each child’s individual needs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Early childhood Education (or related).
• Fluent English speaker with clear communication.
• Experience with children aged 18 months to 5 years.
• Willingness to grow and apply Montessori-informed approaches.
• ECDA LON (L1/L2) qualification to teach in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Montessori-based classroom following Guidepost standards.
• Maintain an orderly, safe, and prepared environment.
• supervise children and ensure appropriate staff-to-child ratios.
• Collaborate with guides, mentor, and Head of School to deliver programming.
• Provide progress updates to parents and participate in family events.
• Engage in regular team meetings and professional development.

Skills

Fluent English

Experience with children

Growth mindset

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Early childhood Education

Job description

Guidepost Global Education (GGE) is one of the largest operators of Montessori schools worldwide, with over 100 schools in the globe, dedicated to transforming education to better serve families everywhere - children and parents. In Aisa, 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

• Degree in (Early childhood) Education major
• Fluent English Speaker
• Experience working with children of the appropriate age group (18 months to 5 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.