Early Years Teacher

Kids Spot Nursery (Dubai); United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Early Years Nursery Teacher to create an enriching environment for young learners. In this role, you will design engaging activities that promote children's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. You'll collaborate with colleagues to share best practices, embrace cultural diversity, and ensure an inclusive classroom atmosphere. If you are committed to fostering a love for learning and supporting children's growth, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a significant impact in their educational journey.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education or early childhood development required.
• Familiarity with EYFS Curriculum or UAE Ministry of Education guidelines essential.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing environment for children's development.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities and programs.
• Maintain communication with parents and document children's progress.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Classroom Management

Cultural Sensitivity

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

NFCE CACHE Level 3 Diploma

Job description

Job Description - Classroom Teacher

Reports to:

The Manager

Purpose of the job:

As an Early Years Nursery Teacher, you play a pivotal role in laying the foundation for a child's educational journey. Your primary responsibility is to create a nurturing and stimulating environment that fosters the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of young learners. This involves designing age-appropriate, engaging activities and ensuring a safe and supportive atmosphere.

Duties and responsibilities

Continuous Professional Development:

• Stay well-informed of best practices in early childhood education through continuous learning and professional development.
• Share best practices with colleagues in teacher meetings/trainings.
• Seek opportunities for training and education to enhance teaching skills.

Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusivity:

• Embrace and celebrate diversity, ensuring that the classroom is inclusive and welcoming to children of all backgrounds.
• Integrate cultural awareness into curriculum and activities.

Classroom Support:

• Demonstrate good knowledge of the Curriculum and the guided risk approach, keeping aware of current changes and modifications.
• Be fully aware of and implement all nursery policies, code of conduct, and approved planning.
• Ensure children's attendance sheets are updated daily.
• Plan and implement a program that encourages physical, social, and cognitive development, aligned with Kids Spot Nursery's mission and vision.
• Be responsible for classroom management, including staff performance, routines, health and safety, and student progress, in line with the nursery's vision and mission.
• Execute Monthly Planning for your age group, incorporating individual teacher input and EYFS goals, recorded in the communication app.
• Implement guided risks into the EYFS curriculum, following the guided risk policy.
• Ensure late children are dropped at reception after 9:00 am.
• Contribute ideas for nursery improvement, activities, events, and excursions.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom assistants, providing guidance and development opportunities.
• Maintain a minimum of 2 staff members supervising children during break times and afternoon clubs, when ratios allow.
• Create a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning, fun, and positive interactions.

Administration:

• Keep the 'get to know me' list updated monthly and with new enrolments (allergies, timings, consent forms).
• Communicate late pickups to the admin team and record in attendance sheets.
• Accurately document weekly assessments, including notes from TAs and trainees, by Fridays.
• Maintain children's portfolios with their work, updating monthly and by the end of each term.
• Provide daily updates to parents about their child's day.
• Keep assessment records current; collaborate with the head teacher and manager to monitor progress.
• Organize and share class files with the team.
• End-of-month paper attendance sheets should be scanned and stored in OneDrive.
• Complete observational checklists for each child, including 2-year observations.
• Prepare termly reports for review and approval by the head teacher and manager.
• Ensure classroom assistants complete daily health and safety checklists.
• Send maintenance requests to the supplies officer every Thursday.
• Submit resource requests mid-month for upcoming topics.

Individualized support:

• Adapt programs to meet individual children's interests, needs, talents, and learning paces.
• Conduct ongoing assessments to identify children requiring specialized support, creating IEPs when necessary.
• Support children in understanding their roles within groups, respecting cultural and religious backgrounds, and integrating children with special needs alongside professionals.
• Maintain accurate records of developmental achievements across all learning areas.

Communication:

• Use clear, age-appropriate language; practice active listening and non-verbal cues.
• Provide positive reinforcement and use visual aids to support understanding.
• Maintain consistent communication with parents via updates and meetings.
• Encourage children to express themselves and resolve conflicts respectfully.
• Incorporate storytelling, play, music, and movement into lessons to enhance engagement.
• Participate in staff meetings, parent meetings, and professional development activities.
• Greet parents and visitors warmly, providing support and information as needed.

Resources and Hygiene in class:

• Utilize nursery resources effectively; ensure proper storage and maintenance.
• Conduct regular checks on equipment and furniture.
• Ensure health and safety protocols are followed, including hygiene and toileting standards.

Behaviour Management:

• Create a positive environment that encourages good behaviour through rewards and consistent policies.
• Follow the nursery's behaviour management policy; avoid punitive measures.
• Provide on-the-spot feedback to staff regarding behaviour expectations.

Code of Conduct:

• Maintain respectful and cooperative teamwork.
• Build positive relationships with parents and uphold nursery standards and policies.
• Support the nursery's ethos, vision, and mission.

Qualifications:

• Attested bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in education, early childhood development, or related field.
• Familiarity with the EYFS Curriculum or the UAE Ministry of Education guidelines.
• NFCE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the early years workforce, attested.