Job Description

Job Description & Requirements

We are looking for a cheerful and vibrant team player who is passionate about facilitating early childhood education to work in our Preschool located at 9 Jalan Jarak, Singapore 809173.

The Preschool Teacher effectively creates a secure and quality learning environment for the children through nurturing trusting and respectful relationships with them. The Teacher enriches children's learning by co-designing and implementing a developmentally and culturally appropriate curricula, while effectively integrating innovative teaching and learning practices. The Teacher is proactive and intentional in strengthening partnerships with families and the community, and co-designs collaborative efforts with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve this goal.

Work Functions include:

Plan and implement curriculum and programmes

Plan developmentally appropriate teaching, learning and caregiving activities aligned to the relevant curricula frameworks.
Review results of learning needs assessment.
Guide juniors in engaging children meaningfully in accordance with the curriculum and pedagogical frameworks.
Customise classroom management strategies.
Design quality learning environment with developmentally appropriate learning materials and resources.
Review health, safety, nutritional and hygiene practices in accordance with standards and procedures Identify potential teaching and learning methods, tools and assistive technology based on emerging trends in the sector.
Evaluate documentations of children's learning and development to better inform planning and teaching.

Build stakeholder relationships and partnerships

Execute communication strategies and policies to foster a culture of collaboration within the Centre.
Identify opportunities to collaborate with families to ensure continuity of care and learning between the home and the Centre.

Manage family and community programmes

Develop outreach activities to promote.
Centre programmes and services.
Guide the execution of collaborative projects with families and community stakeholders.
Evaluate family and community initiatives and programmes for improvements.

Conduct routine caregiving

Review results of caregiving assessment.
Review caregiving in accordance with standards and procedures.
Evaluate routine caregiving improvement opportunities.

Uplift professional practice

Co-develop appropriate teaching and caregiving methods based on emerging sector trends, technologies and tools.
Analyse areas for improvements for professional practice.
Propose improvements to professional development and service quality improvement activities.
Promote Centre's vision, mission and values.

Job Specifications

Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education
Diploma in Montessori Teaching (DMT) preferred but not required. Must be willing to learn on job.
Minimum 1 year's relevant work experience. Those with many years of relevant experience may be considered for Senior Teacher's position.
Creative, loving and inspiring. A good team player. Possess strong EQ and communication skills. Capable of good classroom management.
Child first aid certification is an advantage.