Job Description

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.

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We are thrilled to be launching our first Australian campus in Doncaster, Melbourne in 2026, bringing high-fidelity Montessori education and exceptional service to the local community.

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Role Overview:

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Join us as part of the founding team and be at the heart of our inaugural Australian school. This is a unique opportunity for a language specialist to integrate authentic English and Mandarin immersion into a model Montessori environment from the very beginning. You will work collaboratively with our Montessori Guides to create a rich, bilingual setting that fosters a child's natural language acquisition and cultural appreciation. This role is perfect for a dedicated educator who wants to build a strong community and set the standard for early childhood language education in Melbourne.

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Key Responsibilities:

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Deliver Immersive Language Support:

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Provide rich, consistent language exposure in English OR Mandarin throughout the daily routine, in alignment with Montessori principles.

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Collaborate with the Montessori Guide to present lessons and support children's learning in your domain languages.

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Model clear and precise language for children, expanding their vocabulary in a natural and contextualized manner.

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Help create and maintain a bilingual environment that reflects both languages and cultures.

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Support the Montessori Classroom:

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Provide careful supervision to ensure children's safety and adhere to Victoria's mandated teacher-to-child ratios at all times.

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Observe each child closely, documenting their progress and interests, and share observations with the Lead Guide to help meet individual needs.

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Guide children with warmth, respect, and joy, fostering their innate desire for independence and learning.

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Assist in maintaining a beautiful, orderly, safe, and nurturing Montessori-prepared workplace.

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Build Strong Partnerships with Families & Community:

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Communicate regularly with parents in a personalised manner using our approved tools (e.g., photo-sharing software, newsletters).

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Provide formal, cumulative feedback through twice-yearly parent-teacher conferences, progress reports, and student portfolios.

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Meet with parents as needed to discuss their child's development and build strong, trusting relationships.

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Participate in and help host community events, classroom celebrations, and parent education evenings.

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Professional Collaboration & Growth:

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Actively implement feedback from your Montessori Guide, Montessori Mentor and the Head of School to refine your practice.

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Participate in problem-solving challenging student situations with the support of your leadership team.

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Engage in regular staff meetings, one-on-one meetings, and annual professional development.

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Pursue ongoing learning to deepen your Montessori practice and pedagogical knowledge.

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Qualifications and Experience

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A Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent).

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Montessori Certification (AMI/AMS) is preferred

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Experience working with children of the appropriate age group (0-6 years)

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An understanding of, or willingness to train in, Montessori principles and practices.

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Growth mindset and problem-solving approach

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📌 Early Years Educator Cert III (Williamstown)
🏢 Guidepost Global Education Asia
📍 Williamstown