Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading preschool operator in Singapore is seeking a dedicated caregiver to supervise and support children aged 6 months to 6 years. The role involves maintaining a safe and nurturing environment, engaging positively with children, and fostering a strong school community. Ideal candidates should have relevant certifications and a passion for the Montessori education method.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children of the appropriate age group (6 months-6 years).
• Desire to learn the Montessori method of education.
• Ability to undertake additional related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a meticulously clean and orderly prepared environment.
• Provide close supervision to children, ensuring their safety.
• Participate in regular staff meetings and community outreach.

Skills

Native English / Mandarin Speaker

Growth mindset

Problem-solving approach

Teamwork skills

Education

Certificate in Infant and Toddler Care and Development (CIT) / Higher Certificate in Infant Care (HCIC)

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Who We Are:

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.

Core Job Responsibilities

Classroom Care & Child Supervision

• Maintain a meticulously clean and orderly prepared environment
• Perform prep-work to ensure classroom environment is ready for students on a daily basis
• Provide close supervision to children, always making sure they are safe
• Interact with children in a warm, joyful, respectful manner that fosters their independence
• Observe children and share your observations with Lead Guides
• Redirect children as necessary to protect Guides’ presentation time and peers’ concentration, and to maintain a peaceful and productive learning environment
• Implement feedback provided by Lead Guides, your Head of School, and your regional Montessori Mentor

Support Creation of Strong School Community

• Ensure interactions with parents about routine issues or anecdotes from the child’s day are positive and upbeat
• Ensure any information about significant student issues or parent concerns are communicated to the Lead Guide, so that (s)he can communicate directly with parents
• Problem-solve challenging student issues with Lead Guides
• Participate in regular staff meetings
• Participate in one-on-one meetings with supervisor
• Participate in community outreach, classroom celebrations, and parent education events
• Actively participate and pursue annual professional development

Qualifications

• Certificate in Infant and Toddler Care and Development (CIT) / Higher Certificate in Infant Care (HCIC) or above
• Native English / Mandarin Speaker
• Experience working with children of the appropriate age group (6 months-6 years)
• Passion for or desire to learn the Montessori method of education
• Growth mindset and problem-solving approach
• Abel to work as part of a team, sharing skills, resources, and equipment with other staff members.
• Undertake additional related duties as assigned.