Relief Teacher (English/Mandarin)

Relief Teacher (English/Mandarin)

Campus: Nest Preschool (Singapore)

Company Overview

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:

• 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

• 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

• 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