Agama & Early Years Curriculum (EYC) Teacher

UCSI International School; Port Dickson; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational institution in Port Dickson is seeking a caring and passionate Agama & Early Years Curriculum Teacher. The role involves planning and delivering engaging lessons while nurturing students' moral values and foundational knowledge. Candidates should possess a relevant Bachelor’s degree and a teaching qualification, with a strong focus on early childhood development. This full-time role offers a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Maternity leave

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in Agama/Early Years education is preferred.
• Good knowledge of early childhood development and teaching practices.
• Dedication to student welfare and holistic education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Agama and EYC lessons.
• Create a stimulating classroom environment.
• Foster character development based on Islamic values.
• Monitor and assess students’ learning progress.

Skills

Classroom management

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to engage young learners

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Diploma in Education or equivalent

Job description

Agama & Early Years Curriculum (EYC) Teacher

Sekolah Sri UCSI is seeking a caring, dedicated, and passionate Agama & Early Years Curriculum (EYC) Teacher to join our academic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for nurturing young learners through age-appropriate Islamic education and early childhood learning experiences. This role focuses on developing students’ moral values, foundational knowledge, social skills, and love for learning within a warm, supportive, and values-based school environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging and age-appropriate Agama (Islamic Studies) and Early Years Curriculum (EYC) lessons in line with the school’s curriculum framework.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment that supports young children’s holistic development.
• Develop lesson plans, teaching materials, and learning activities that promote moral values, basic Islamic knowledge, early literacy, numeracy, and social skills.
• Foster positive behaviour, good manners, and character development based on Islamic values.
• Use play-based, inquiry-based, and hands-on learning approaches suitable for early years learners.
• Observe, monitor, and assess students’ development and learning progress; provide constructive feedback to parents and guardians.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse developmental and learning needs of young children.
• Maintain accurate student records, assessments, and reports.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with parents regarding students’ progress, behaviour, and well-being.
• Participate in school events, assemblies, co-curricular activities, and professional development programmes.
• Uphold the vision, mission, and values of Sekolah Sri UCSI, supporting students’ spiritual, emotional, and social well-being.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Islamic Studies, or a related field.
• Recognised teaching qualification (Diploma in Education, Early Childhood Education certification, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in Agama and/or Early Years education (preferred).
• Good knowledge of early childhood development and age-appropriate teaching practices.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage, nurture, and motivate young learners.
• Passion for working with children and commitment to values-based education.
• Willingness to continuously improve teaching skills through professional development.
• Experience teaching in a private, international, or Islamic school setting.
• Patient, caring, and enthusiastic personality.
• Strong organisational and teamwork skills.
• Dedication to student welfare, character building, and holistic education.

Job Type:

Full-time

• Maternity leave
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.

Application Questions:

• What is your notice period?
• What is your expected salary?
• Are you available to start immediately?

Location:

About UCSI International School Sdn Bhd:

The UCSI Schools Group has 3 campuses in Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur Campus, Subang Jaya Campus and Springhill Campus. Two of its campuses focuses on British school curriculum while the other one focuses on the IB. While maintaining a strong focus on core curriculum which includes British school curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and International Primary Curriculum, we aim to complement the formal curriculum with a series of CCAs which students’ experiences form a cornerstone of their holistic education for the 21st century. The rapid advancement of technological innovations, global competition, and a push towards a knowledge-based economy require that our students learn to have a repertoire of soft and hard skills to enable them to succeed in a future economy that is still in the making. Through our unique CCA experiences, our students can exhibit soft skills like creativity, leadership abilities, teamwork, flexibility, communication skills, resilience and an enterprising spirit that will enable them to stay relevant for the future. UCSI International School focuses on eight critical characteristics in our learning content and experiences. The rapid advancement of technological innovation, global competition, and a push towards a knowledge-based economy require that our students have a repertoire of soft and hard skills. We therefore place a strong emphasis on Character Education, Global Citizen Skills, Problem-based Collaborative Learning, and co-curricular activities amongst others, forming a truly holistic education for the 21st century. Our emphasis in education isn’t only labelled in academic and creative excellence, but to equipped students with 21st century skills such as character, communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, while inculcating virtues such as integrity, honesty, and empathy in our students. We believe that students that have a developed moral compass and practical wisdom in a challenging and fractured world will make a positive impact for life.

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