Preschool Trainee Teacher (Place and Train)

Rain Tree Montessori Schoolhouse; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsored diploma/qualification

Hands-on mentoring

Professional development support

Competitive salary during training

Job summary

Rain Tree Montessori Schoolhouse in Singapore invites applications for a Place-and-Train (P&T) programme designed to start your career in early childhood education. The role is specifically for trainee teachers who will undergo in-house Montessori training and align with our teaching standards.

We offer hands-on mentoring, sponsored diploma/qualification courses, and a clear path to becoming a fully qualified childcare teacher.

Qualifications

• Local Polytechnic Diploma/ITE Work-Study Diploma/University Degree from a state-recognized university; AND
• ONE of the following: a Grade C6 in GCE O-level English (EL1) OR an English Language Acceptable Alternatives (ELAA)
• For Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education: 5 GCE O-Level credits including English (EL1) OR 5 O-Level credits plus an English Language Acceptable Alternatives (ELAA)

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in daily classroom activities and routines.
• Assist in caring for children, including supervising play, routines, and basic hygiene.
• Observe and learn from experienced teachers to develop foundational teaching and classroom management skills.
• Participate in training workshops, assessments, and sponsored diploma/qualification courses.
• Assist in maintaining classroom tidiness, cleaning toys and Montessori teaching materials.
• Contribute to school events, activities, and other initiatives.

Skills

Classroom support

Observation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma/ITE/University Degree

English proficiency

Job description

About the Programme

Join our Place-and-Train (P&T) programme and kickstart your career in early childhood education. This structured programme combines on-the-job training with sponsored professional qualifications, preparing you to become a fully qualified childcare teacher while gaining hands‑on experience in a preschool environment.

Please note that this position is specifically for trainee teachers, as all our educators undergo our own in-house training to ensure alignment with our Montessori approach and teaching standards.

Applicants who are currently working in the early childhood sector and have been certified will not be considered for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teachers in daily classroom activities and routines.
• Assist in caring for children, including supervising play, routines, and basic hygiene.
• Observe and learn from experienced teachers to develop foundational teaching and classroom management skills.
• Participate in training workshops, assessments, and sponsored diploma/qualification courses.
• Assist in maintaining classroom tidiness, cleaning toys and Montessori teaching materials.
• Contribute to school events, activities, and other initiatives.

Entry Requirements

For Diploma (Conversion) in Early Childhood Care & Education

• obtain a Local Polytechnic Diploma/ITE Work-Study Diploma/University Degree from a State-Recognized University; AND

• obtained ONE of the following:a Grade C6 in GCE O-level credit in English (EL1); OR anEnglish Language Acceptable Alternatives(ELAA).

For Diploma in Early Childhodd Care & Education
GCE O-Level Certificate

• 5 GCE O-Level credits including English Language (EL1); OR

• 5 GCE O-Level credits and anEnglish Language Acceptable Alternatives (ELAA)

What We Offer

• Sponsored early childhood teaching diploma/qualification while you work.
• Hands‑on mentoring and professional development support.
• Competitive salary during the training period.
• Clear progression to a fully qualified childcare teacher role upon successful completion.