Early Childhood Teacher

Middleton by EtonHouse Preschool Surabaya; Surabaya ꦱꦸꦫꦧꦪ; On-site; IDR 42,000,000 - 72,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Middleton by EtonHouse Preschool Surabaya seeks a dedicated Early Childhood Teacher to nurture and inspire children aged 2–6 in a Reggio Emilia-inspired environment. You will design engaging, inquiry-based activities and document learning progress with portfolios.

You bring a Bachelor's in ECE and 2–5 years of preschool teaching experience, with excellent English communication, teamwork, and a passion for holistic child development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Education or an equivalent qualification from a recognised university or college (minimum three years of full-time study).
• Minimum 2–5 years of relevant teaching experience in early childhood education.
• Experience working with children aged 2–6 years in a preschool or early learning environment.
• Relevant teaching certifications or professional accreditation where applicable.
• Good understanding of early childhood development and age-appropriate teaching practices.
• Knowledge of inquiry-based learning and the Reggio Emilia approach, or a strong willingness to learn and implement its principles.
• Ability to design and implement engaging, meaningful and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Experience in observing, documenting and assessing children's learning and development.
• Ability to create an inspiring, stimulating and well-organised classroom environment.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Passionate about working with young children and committed to their holistic development.
• Patient, nurturing, creative and enthusiastic.
• Strong classroom management, organisation and time-management skills.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Positive attitude, adaptability and willingness to learn.
• Professional, responsible and able to demonstrate initiative.
• International teaching experience, particularly in Asia.
• Previous experience in Reggio Emilia-inspired or inquiry-based schools.
• Experience in parent communication and building positive relationships with families.
• Experience in learning documentation, portfolio development and curriculum planning.

Skills

Early childhood

Inquiry-based learning

Reggio Emilia

Classroom management

English communication

Curriculum planning

Observation

Documentation

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent

Job description

1. Professional Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Education or an equivalent qualification from a recognised university or college (minimum three years of full-time study).

Minimum 2–5 years of relevant teaching experience in early childhood education.

Experience working with children aged 2–6 years in a preschool or early learning environment.

Relevant teaching certifications or professional accreditation where applicable.

2. Teaching Skills & Pedagogical Knowledge

Good understanding of early childhood development and age-appropriate teaching practices.

Knowledge of inquiry-based learning and the Reggio Emilia approach, or a strong willingness to learn and implement its principles.

Ability to design and implement engaging, meaningful and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.

Experience in observing, documenting and assessing children's learning and development.

Ability to create an inspiring, stimulating and well-organised classroom environment.

3. Personal Attributes & Professional Skills

Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.

Passionate about working with young children and committed to their holistic development.

Patient, nurturing, creative and enthusiastic.

Strong classroom management, organisation and time-management skills.

Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.

Positive attitude, adaptability and willingness to learn.

Professional, responsible and able to demonstrate initiative.

4. Additional Advantages

International teaching experience, particu

particularly in Asia.

4. Additional Advantages

International teaching experience, particu

particularly in Asia.

Previous experience in Reggio Emilia-inspired or inquiry-based schools.

Experience in parent communication and building positive relationships with families.

Experience in learning documentation, portfolio development and curriculum planning.