Qualified Early Years Educator

Children's Corner Day Nursery; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery in Greater London is seeking an early years educator to teach and care for children aged 12 months to 5 years. Responsibilities include developing engaging educational programs, observing children's progress, and collaborating with parents. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a good understanding of child development. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary of £22,300 per year and includes benefits such as a company pension.

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

• Experience in an early childhood setting preferred.
• Good understanding of child development and child psychology.
• Familiarity with safety and hygiene for learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop a careful and creative program suitable for children.
• Employ various techniques to teach children.
• Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies.
• Encourage interaction among children.

Skills

Communication skills

Creative thinking

Understanding of child development

Instructional skills

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Job description

About the job:

We are looking for an early years educator to teach and care for children from 12 months to 5. To be able to provide high quality teaching and learning, to assess the needs of the children and in partnership plan for their intended learning.

Duties include:

• Develop a careful and creative program suitable for children
• Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children
• Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
• Encourage children to interact with each other
• Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
• Track children's progress and work in partnership with parents
• Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children's background and understand age and stages of development
• Collaborate with other educators
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

Requirements:

• Experience in an early childhood setting preferred
• Good understanding of the principles of child development and child psychology
• Familiarity with safety, hygiene for learning environment
• Excellent communication and instructional skills
• Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 22,300.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Ability to commute/relocate: London W13 8QH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Nursery: 1 year (required)

Work Location:

In person