GGE SG | Relief Teacher

<p><strong>Relief Teacher (English/Mandarin)</strong></p> <p><strong>Campus:</strong>&nbsp;Nest Preschool (Singapore)</p> <p><strong>Company Overview</strong></p> <p>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 &amp; Nest Preschool brands. We are a rapidly growing network of quality preschools in Singapore.</p> <p>Learn more at:&nbsp;<a href="https://guideposteducation.com/">https://guideposteducation.com/</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://nestpreschool.sg/">https://nestpreschool.sg/</a></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <h4><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h4> <p><strong>Classroom Support &amp; Child Supervision</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide close supervision to children, ensuring safety and compliance with ECDA teacher-child ratio requirements</li> <li>Interact with children in a warm, joyful, respectful manner that fosters independence</li> <li>Assist in maintaining a meticulously clean, orderly, and safe Montessori-prepared environment</li> <li>Perform prep-work to ensure the classroom is ready for students daily</li> <li>Observe children and share relevant observations with the Lead Guide</li> <li>Redirect children as necessary to protect presentations and peers’ concentration</li> <li>Follow daily routines including mealtimes, toileting/diapering, and naptime with dignity and respect</li> </ul> <p><strong>Communication &amp; Team Collaboration</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ensure interactions with the team about routine issues or anecdotes from the child’s day are positive and upbeat</li> <li>Communicate any significant student issues or parent concerns to the Classroom Guide or Head of School</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Qualifications</strong></h4> <ul> <li><strong>Certificate in Infant and Toddler Care and Development (CIT) / Higher Certificate in Infant Care (HCIC) / Advanced Certificate in Early Years (ACEY) </strong>or equivalent</li> <li><strong>Registered with ECDA </strong>and hold a valid first aid certificate (or willing to obtain)</li> <li><strong>Native or fluent proficiency in English or Mandarin</strong>(depending on which language role the relief teacher is covering)</li> <li>Experience working with children aged&nbsp;<strong>6 months – 6 years</strong></li> <li>Passion for or desire to learn the&nbsp;<strong>Montessori method </strong>of education</li> <li>Growth mindset and problem-solving approach</li> <li>Able to work as part of a team, sharing skills, resources, and equipment with other staff members</li> </ul>