Description
Relief Teacher (English/Mandarin)
Campus: Nest Preschool (Singapore)
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/
Role Summary
The Relief Teacher steps in to support the classroom team in the absence of the regular Guide. This role ensures continuity of care, supervision, and a high-quality Montessori environment. The Relief Teacher works closely with Classroom Guides and Assistant Guides to maintain routines, safety, and positive child interactions.
Key Responsibilities
Classroom Support & Child Supervision
- Provide close supervision to children, ensuring safety and compliance with ECDA teacher-child ratio requirements
- Interact with children in a warm, joyful, respectful manner that fosters independence
- Assist in maintaining a meticulously clean, orderly, and safe Montessori-prepared environment
- Perform prep-work to ensure the classroom is ready for students daily
- Observe children and share relevant observations with the Lead Guide
- Redirect children as necessary to protect presentations and peers’ concentration
- Follow daily routines including mealtimes, toileting/diapering, and naptime with dignity and respect
Communication & Team Collaboration
- Ensure interactions with the team about routine issues or anecdotes from the child’s day are positive and upbeat
- Communicate any significant student issues or parent concerns to the Classroom Guide or Head of School
Qualifications
- Certificate in Infant and Toddler Care and Development (CIT) / Higher Certificate in Infant Care (HCIC) / Advanced Certificate in Early Years (ACEY) or equivalent
- Registered with ECDA and hold a valid first aid certificate (or willing to obtain)
- Native or fluent proficiency in English or Mandarin(depending on which language role the relief teacher is covering)
- Experience working with children aged 6 months – 6 years
- Passion for or desire to learn the Montessori method of education
- Growth mindset and problem-solving approach
- Able to work as part of a team, sharing skills, resources, and equipment with other staff members
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