ABOUT US
What makes Tiny Mountains unique?
Here at Tiny Mountains, we take a unique approach to engaging children through the use of music and storytelling. As certified preschool educators, we realise that there is an innate and unlearned response children have towards these two aspects, especially from a very young age. If you have ever seen little children dancing along to music, or seen the way their eyes light up when you say the words "Once upon a time", then you will know what we mean.
Recognising this, we have woven both music and storytelling into our classes, effectively keeping children engaged, enthusiastic, and participative, while providing them a multi-sensory experience to learning basic fundamental movement skills.
Our Beliefs
We believe that each child has potential the size of a mountain, and we are dedicated to nurturing that potential to its fullest!
We believe that children learn best through movement and by being active. A lifelong commitment to an active lifestyle begins from a young age.
We believe that fun is integral to a child's development, and should never be sacrificed.
Titus Ting - Founder
Tiny Mountains began with a simple belief:
"Children may be small, but they are capable of so much."
My name is Titus, and as the Founder of Tiny Mountains I'd like to share our story with you. When I first began this journey, I had no idea where it was going to go. All I knew was that I wanted the world to see what children are capable of, and for children to know that they are capable of so much.
The journey began with an opportunity to teach in 3 preschools as a sports enrichment class, and my days were filled with running from school to school, writing curriculum, and managing various aspects of the business on my own.
When the pandemic hit, something amazing happened - not only did classes continue, but they got even better than before. The storytelling and singing that are now a defining feature of our programme, came strongly to the forefront during the long COVID season of online classes.
As we emerged from the pandemic with a clearer understanding of the uniqueness of our Tiny Mountains classes, we began to reach out to more and more schools and even the public, to increase the impact we can have. It became clearer and clearer that this was something I could not, and would not, do alone. And so I began to grow the team and to increase the number of schools that we are operating in.
I am so grateful for the love, support and kindness we have received from parents and educators along the way, and am truly excited to see where this journey will take us.
Tiny Mountains, here we go!
Theophilus Lim - Co-founder
When Titus first shared his idea for Tiny Mountains, I was still serving as a Commando Officer in the army, finishing the remainder of my bond. Having known Titus for years, I was well aware of his passion for early childhood education. As we talked, I realized that my degree in Sports Science and Exercise & Health could be put to meaningful use if we worked together.
I had spent years studying, understanding, and witnessing firsthand the lifelong impact of physical literacy—from childhood through adulthood. In a world increasingly focused on academics, I saw this as a rare and exciting opportunity to create real change. We exchanged ideas, and just a few months later, once my bond was fulfilled, I took the leap of faith with Tiny Mountains.
When I officially joined in late 2021, Tiny Mountains was still in its early days, just three schools and three guys: Titus, Darius, and myself. I immediately stepped into the heart of the operation, overseeing not just day-to-day activities, but diving deep into the nuts and bolts of running a business. As a trio, we ran weekend classes, reached out to schools, wrote our curriculum, and even developed our own assessment criteria to track the physical development of our young students, blending our expertise in Early Childhood Education, hands-on coaching, and Sports Science.
During that time, I took on the responsibility of overseeing operations, finances and the legalities of running a business. After three years of relentless effort, Tiny Mountains has grown far beyond what we initially envisioned. Today, our founding members comprise of Titus, Grace, Darius and myself; supported by a strong team of over 10 dedicated coaches and presence in more than 50 schools. None of this would have been possible without the early believers — parents, educators, and supporters who encouraged us to keep pushing forward.
Tiny Mountains, here we go!
Darius Ng - Head Coach
Hello everyone! I’m Darius, and I’ve been part of Tiny Mountains since September 2021.
After spending fulfilling years as a preschool English teacher—caring for and educating young children—I found myself searching for a new way to apply my passion for early childhood development. I wanted to take my experience beyond the classroom and into the world of preschool sports.
That’s when I came across Titus and his bold, exciting vision—a multi-sport programme that weaved music and storytelling into children’s physical development. Intrigued, I sent him a message, and soon, we were deep in conversation over his cup of coffee and my cup of tea. By the end of it, I was completely sold on his dream—and I think he was sold on me, too. He sealed the deal in the most Titus way possible: by handing me a Tiny Mountains coach’s tee in my size, an unofficial pre-contract of sorts.
He was looking for someone with a deep love for early childhood education, a diverse sporting background (I grew up swimming, playing badminton and football, and eventually took up boxing), and, very specifically—someone who could play the ukulele. It turned out to be the perfect match.
Fast forward a few years, and I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Titus, Theo, and Grace to make Tiny Mountains the best multi-sport programme—not just on this island, but in the whole wide world.
More than anything, it’s been my greatest joy to play, laugh, and grow with you and your little ones. Thank you for being part of this journey. I can’t wait to see what mountains we’ll conquer next!
Tiny Mountains, here we go!
Join Us
Tiny Mountains is hiring!
We're looking for passionate individuals who love working with children and who love movement, music, and storytelling! We're a very special type of preschool sports education and once you join us you'll find out why.
We want to offer you a job beyond just the regular 9-5 grind. A job where you aren't bogged down by endless paperwork, constant mental and emotional stress, and unforgiving and unsympathetic leadership.
We want to offer you the opportunity to step into the world of Tiny Mountains and spread a bit of magic in the lives of children.
We want to offer you the opportunity to be catalyst of growth in a child's life. To directly enrich the life of a child, is one of the most precious privileges we can think of.
You'll learn to tell stories. You'll learn to sing songs. You'll learn to have fun with children and bring them on marvellous adventures that they'll be reliving over and over again. And in the midst of all these, you will be saving these children from one of the most prevalent ills of our modern society - excessive screen time, idleness, and inactivity.
What we're looking for:
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Prior early childhood experience and/or qualification is preferred but not mandatory.
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A passion for early childhood education!
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Candidates who are able to sing and play a musical instrument (e.g. ukulele) will be strongly considered for the role
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Someone who loves the outdoors!
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Should you possess any other relevant skills/qualification which may benefit Tiny Mountains, please let us know as well!
Roles and responsibilities:
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Conducting a Tiny Mountains session with a class of up to 15 children
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Curriculum planning and development
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Minor marketing and administrative roles
Working hours will be flexible during the weekdays and will include at least one weekend time slot.