Montessori Teacher

About Us:

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.

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.

Core Job Responsibilities

Lead a Model Classroom

• Create and maintain an aesthetically appealing, safe, and clean Montessori prepared environment
• 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 Assistant Guide(s) to ensure a high-quality Montessori environment is established and maintained
• Present sequential Montessori lessons in accordance with the Guidepost Montessori standards as established in training
• 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 Lead Guides, your Montessori Mentor, and your Head of School
• Problem-solve challenging student issues with other Lead 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 staff meetings
• Participate in one-on-one meetings with supervisor and Montessori Mentor
• Participate in community outreach, classroom celebrations, and parent information events
• Actively participate and pursue annual professional development

Qualifications

We're looking for someone who has: 

• Degree in (Early childhood) Education major, PGDE/PGCE degree 
• Montessori Certification (AMI/AMS) is a must
• Fluent English or Mandarin Speaker
• Experience working with children of the appropriate age group (0-6 years)
• Passion for the Montessori method of education
• Growth mindset and problem-solving approach