English Teacher

COSMIC EDUCATION GROUP SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidepost Global Education (GGE) in Singapore seeks dedicated educators for Montessori classrooms. You will provide language-rich experiences in English or Mandarin and collaborate with the Lead Guide to support children’s learning.

The role emphasizes observation and documentation of progress, as well as maintaining a nurturing environment and building strong partnerships with families. Eligibility includes a Diploma/Degree in Early Childhood Education and Montessori credentials are a plus.

Qualifications

• Diploma and/or Degree in (Early childhood) Education major.
• Fluent English Speaker.
• Experience working with children aged 18 months to 6 years old.
• Passion for the Montessori method of education.
• Growth mindset and problem-solving approach.
• LON (L1 or L2) from ECDA indicating your qualification to teach in Singapore.
• MACTE Montessori credentials is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver immersive language support in English or Mandarin, collaborating with the Montessori Guide to present lessons and support children's learning.
• Provide supervision to ensure children's safety and maintain teacher-to-child ratios.
• Observe and document each child's progress and share observations with the Lead Guide to meet individual needs.
• Guide children with warmth, respect and joy, fostering independence and learning.
• Maintain a beautiful, orderly, safe, and nurturing Montessori environment.
• Communicate regularly with parents using approved tools and provide formal feedback through parent conferences and portfolios.
• Participate in staff meetings, PD, and ongoing Montessori learning to deepen practice.

Skills

Fluent English

Montessori approach

Growth mindset

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma/Degree in Early Childhood Education

LON ECDA qualification

MACTE Montessori credentials (plus)

Job description

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/

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver Immersive Language Support:

• Provide rich, consistent language exposure in English OR Mandarin throughout the daily routine, in alignment with Montessori principles.
• Collaborate with the Montessori Guide to present lessons and support children's learning in your domain languages.
• Model clear and precise language for children, expanding their vocabulary in a natural and contextualized manner.
• Help create and maintain a bilingual environment that reflects both languages and cultures.

Support the Montessori Classroom:

• Provide careful supervision to ensure children's safety and adhere to Victoria's mandated teacher-to-child ratios at all times.
• Observe each child closely, documenting their progress and interests, and share observations with the Lead Guide to help meet individual needs.
• Guide children with warmth, respect, and joy, fostering their innate desire for independence and learning.
• Assist in maintaining a beautiful, orderly, safe, and nurturing Montessori-prepared environment.

Build Strong Partnerships with Families & Community:

• Communicate regularly with parents in a personalised manner using our approved tools (e.g., photo-sharing software, newsletters).
• Provide formal, cumulative feedback through twice-yearly parent-teacher conferences, progress reports, and student portfolios.
• Meet with parents as needed to discuss their child's development and build strong, trusting relationships.
• Participate in and help host community events, classroom celebrations, and parent education evenings.

Professional Collaboration & Growth:

• Actively implement feedback from your Montessori Guide, Montessori Mentor and the Head of School to refine your practice.
• Participate in problem-solving challenging student situations with the support of your leadership team.
• Engage in regular staff meetings, one-on-one meetings, and annual professional development.
• Pursue ongoing learning to deepen your Montessori practice and pedagogical knowledge.

Qualifications

• Diploma and/or Degree in (Early childhood) Education major
• Fluent English Speaker
• Experience working with children of the appropriate age group (18 months - 6 years old)
• Passion for the Montessori method of education
• Growth mindset and problem-solving approach
• LON (L1 or L2) from ECDA indicating your qualification to teach in Singapore.
• MACTE ( Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education) Montessori credentials is a plus