Childcare Teacher

UCSI Education Sdn Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSI Education Sdn Bhd. seeks an enthusiastic preschool educator to plan and implement instruction that aligns with the centre's philosophy and curriculum.

The role focuses on creating engaging lesson plans, planning individualized study programs, and fostering a positive classroom environment to maximize learning time. You will encourage student enthusiasm, provide progress reports, and contribute to curriculum revision while maintaining strong subject matter knowledge and effective

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years teaching experience.
• Ability to work in preschool setting.
• Pro-active and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, with a mature attitude and good teamwork.
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements a program of instruction aligned with centre goals and curriculum.
• Creates lesson plans featuring effective teaching strategies and time management.
• Plans and implements a study program to meet individual student needs.
• Creates a learning-friendly classroom environment with diverse teaching methods.
• Encourages student enthusiasm and builds good study habits.
• Provides progress and interim reports as required.
• Prepares substitute folders with essential information for the principal.
• Plans assignments for paraprofessionals, tutors and volunteers as needed.
• Recognises learning problems and refers appropriately.
• Demonstrates strong subject matter mastery and clear oral/written expression.
• Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and shares it for curriculum improvement.
• Assists curriculum revision and acquaints with supplementary services for student benefit.
• Manages classroom behavior and protects students, equipment and facilities.
• Shares supervision of students during school hours and covers for absences.
• Evaluates student accomplishments using multiple assessment methods and adapts instruction accordingly.

Skills

Teaching experience

Classroom management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

• Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the district philosophy, goals and objectives as outlined in the adopted course study.


• Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that provide for effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task.


• Plans and implements a program of study designed to meet individual needs of students.


• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.


• Encourage student enthusiasm for learning process and the development of good study habits.


• Provides progress and interim reports as required.


• Prepares substitute folder containing appropriate information as required by the principal.


• Plans and prescribes purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals, tutors and volunteers as needed.


• Recognizes learning problems and makes referrals as appropriate.


• Demonstrates a strong grasp of subject matter.


• Uses effective oral and written expression.


• Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for continual improvement of the Centre’s curriculum.


• Assists on the ongoing curriculum revision process, including the revision of written courses of study.


• Becomes acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities.

Classroom Management

• Develops, in accordance with district centre guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behaviour and appropriate techniques that are consistently applied.


• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.


• Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in all areas of the school.


• Provides for the supervision of assigned students when circumstances require a brief absence from the assignment.

Student Evaluation

• Evaluates accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessments methods such as teacher made tests, samples of students’ works, mastery skills check lists, criterion – referenced tests and norm – referenced tests.


• Makes appropriate adjustments in the instructional program and as required by the principal.


• Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.

Requirements:

• Minimum 1-3 yeas teaching experience.


• Like to work in preschool setting.


• Pro-active and self motivated, with the ability to work independently as well as participate within the team.


• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, possess a mature attitude and a good team player.


• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills and abilities.