Mandarin Language Guide

Core Job Responsibilities

Lead a Model Classroom
 

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  Create and maintain an aesthetically appealing, safe, and clean Montessori prepared environment

  
  


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  Provide close supervision to children, always making sure they are safe, and the group is in compliance with city -mandated teacher to child ratios

  
  


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  Work closely with Assistant Guide(s) to ensure a high-quality Montessori environment is established and maintained

  
  


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  Present sequential Montessori lessons in accordance with the Guidepost Montessori standards as established in training

  
  


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  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

  
  


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  Interact with children in a warm, joyful, respectful manner that fosters their independence

  
  


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  Implement feedback provided by other Lead Guides, your Montessori Mentor, and your Head of School

  
  


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  Problem-solve challenging student issues with other Lead Guides, your Montessori Mentor, and your Head of School

  
  


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  Open classroom to regular parent tours

  
  


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  Open classroom to observation by parents and other staff members

  
  

 Provide Exceptional Customer Service to Parents

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  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).

  
  


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  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
 

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  Participate in regular staff meetings

  
  


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  Participate in one-on-one meetings with supervisor and Montessori Mentor

  
  


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  Participate in community outreach, classroom celebrations, and parent information events

  
  


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  Actively participate and pursue annual professional development

  
  

Work Location :  Repulse Bay

Start Date: August 2026

Qualifications

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  Degree in (Early childhood) Education major, PGDE/PGCE degree 

  
  


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  Registered Teacher and Childcare Worker/Supervisor with EDB

  
  


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  Montessori Certification (AMI/AMS) preferred

  
  


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  Native Mandarin Speaker

  
  


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  Experience working with children of the appropriate age group (2-6 years)

  
  


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  Passion for the Montessori method of education

  
  


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  Growth mindset and problem-solving approach