English Guide

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### 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. **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 **Work Location : Hong Kong Island & Sai Kung Area** **Start Date: August 2026** **Qualifications** - Degree in (Early childhood) Education major, PGDE/PGCE degree - Montessori Certification (AMI/AMS) preferred - Registered Teacher & Childcare Worker with EDB is preferred - Native English Speaker - Experience working with children of the appropriate age group (2-6 years) - Passion for the Montessori method of education - Growth mindset and problem-solving approach