Montessori Lead Teacher (Guide)

NEST PRESCHOOL BIDADARI PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent education provider in Singapore is seeking Montessori trained educators to join their team. You will lead model classrooms, ensure a safe environment, and engage with parents to communicate student progress. The ideal candidate holds a Montessori diploma and a degree in Early Childhood Education, with experience working with children ages 0-6.

Qualifications

• Montessori certified with a diploma from AMI, AMS, or MACTE.
• Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Experience working with children ages 0-6.

Responsibilities

• Lead a model classroom and maintain a clean Montessori environment.
• Provide supervision to children and ensure safety.
• Communicate regularly with parents about student progress.

Skills

Montessori certified

Fluency in English or Mandarin

Growth mindset

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Company Overview

Guidepost Global Education (GGE) is one of the largest operators of Montessori schools in Asia, dedicated to transforming education to better serve families everywhere – children and parents. 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/

In Singapore, Cosmic launched in 2024 with now four schools under the Nest Preschool brand offering high-fidelity Montesssori programme. We are looking for Montessori trained educators to join our growing team.

Learn more at https://nestpreschool.sg/

Qualifications

• Montessori certified (diploma from AMI, AMS, or MACTE a must)
• Degree in (Early childhood) Education major
• Fluency in English or Mandarin Speaker
• Experience working with children of the appropriate age group (0-6 years)
• Growth mindset and problem-solving approach

Core Job Responsibilities

Lead a Model Classroom

• Maintain an orderly and clean Montessori prepared environment accordance to our 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 Teachers (Guides) to ensure a high-quality Montessori programming is established and maintained
• Present sequential Montessori lessons in accordance with our 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 (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