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/
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
To be considered for this role, all applicants must possess one of the following credentials:
- Degree in (Early childhood) Education major
- Fluent English Speaker
- Experience working with children of the appropriate age group (18 months- 4 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.
- MACTE ( Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education) Montessori credentials is a plus
