Montessori Teacher (0-3)

<p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>About Us:</h3> <p>Guidepost Global Education (GGE) is a leading provider of world-class education, dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child. We operate the world’s largest Montessori network, under brand ‘Guidepost Montessori’ and ‘Nest Pre-school’ with more than 100 schools across the United States and Asia. We are committed to building teams that are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, fostering an environment where our educators and staff can thrive and grow.</p> <p>We are thrilled to be launching our first Australian campus in Melbourne in 2026, bringing high-fidelity Montessori education and exceptional service to the local community.</p> <p><strong>Core Job Responsibilities</strong></p> <p><strong>Lead a Model Classroom</strong></p> <ul> <li>Create and maintain an aesthetically appealing, safe, and clean Montessori prepared environment</li> <li>Provide close supervision to children, always making sure they are safe, and the group is in compliance with city -mandated teacher to child ratios</li> <li>Work closely with Assistant Guide(s) to ensure a high-quality Montessori environment is established and maintained</li> <li>Present sequential Montessori lessons in accordance with the Guidepost Montessori standards as established in training</li> <li>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</li> <li>Interact with children in a warm, joyful, respectful manner that fosters their independence</li> <li>Implement feedback provided by other Lead Guides, your Montessori Mentor, and your Head of School</li> <li>Problem-solve challenging student issues with other Lead Guides, your Montessori Mentor, and your Head of School</li> <li>Open classroom to regular parent tours</li> <li>Open classroom to observation by parents and other staff members</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;Provide Exceptional Customer Service to Parents</strong></p> <ul> <li>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).</li> <li>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</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Create a Strong Community on Campus</strong></p> <ul> <li>Participate in regular staff meetings</li> <li>Participate in one-on-one meetings with supervisor and Montessori Mentor</li> <li>Participate in community outreach, classroom celebrations, and parent information events</li> <li>Actively participate and pursue annual professional development</li> </ul> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <p>We're looking for someone who has:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Degree in (Early childhood) Education major, PGDE/PGCE degree&nbsp;</li> <li>Montessori Certification (AMI/AMS) is a must</li> <li>Fluent English Speaker</li> <li>Experience working with children of the appropriate age group (0-3 years)</li> <li>Passion for the Montessori method of education</li> <li>Growth mindset and problem-solving approach</li> <li>Start Date: 1 August 2026</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>