Early Years Educator & Assistant Teacher (Michelia Early Years)

Cempaka International School; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed educational institution in Kuala Lumpur seeks an Early Years Educator to teach in a child-centered, Reggio-inspired learning environment. The ideal candidate will have a BA in early education and two years of teaching experience, fostering a nurturing community for diverse learners. Responsibilities include designing engaging curriculum, implementing effective literacy and math programs, and maintaining communication with families regarding child progress. Join a vibrant team dedicated to personal growth and educational excellence.

Qualifications

• Two years' classroom teaching experience.
• Strong background in social-emotional education, effective early literacy and math practices.
• Intercultural competence to effectively teach diverse groups of students.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development.
• Design responsive curriculum based on children’s interests.
• Implement reading and numeracy programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Intersubjectivity in teaching

Education

BA or equivalent in early education

Tools

MS Office Suite

Google Suite

Zoom

Skype

Job description

Early Years Educator & Assistant Teacher (Michelia Early Years)

Michelia by Cempaka International Early Years centres are an educational experience that is a Reggio‑inspired concept of learning. Our schools have a strong sense of community and are very much one big family. We welcome those who wish to engage in a vibrant, culturally diverse learning community. Michelia by Cempaka International is seeking a skilled, passionate, and culturally competent individual to teach an inquiry‑based, project‑rich curriculum to early years and kindergarten students in a positive, collaborative, child‑centred environment. The teacher will provide classroom instruction following a Reggio‑inspired method. In addition to the qualifications detailed below, the successful early years/kindergarten teacher candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English, strong organisational skills, and the ability to support the mission, vision, and identity of Michelia’s principles and ethos.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Collaborate with colleagues around curriculum, student support and program development
• Design curriculum responsive to children’s prior knowledge, experience and interests.
• Develop curriculum for theme‑based learning
• Develop curriculum for project‑based learning
• Implement reading/literacy programme (Jolly Phonics)
• Implement numeracy/mathematics programme (Cambridge)
• Utilise the arts as methods for developing and communicating student thinking.
• Maintain child‑centred environment that fosters thinking and community.
• Cultivate an enthusiasm for learning in students.
• Use informal and formal assessments to guide instruction.
• Communicate with families about child progress and early childhood development.
• Maintain the child’s portfolio and record of learning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BA or equivalent in early education
• Two years’ classroom teaching experience
• Strong background in social‑emotional education, effective early literacy and math practices
• Intercultural competence, ability to teach diverse groups of students effectively; ability to interact appropriately with a diverse array of students, co‑workers, family members
• IT skills: general digital literacy, proficiency in MS Office Suite, web applications including Google Suite, Zoom or Skype, etc. as appropriate to job duties.
• Ability to pass a background check

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to cultivate a sense of community, social responsibility, and service
• Interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate, work effectively on teams, and maintain collegial relations with colleagues
• Communication skills, ability to listen and to communicate clearly verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of educational technology; openness to innovation, willingness to learn, ability to integrate evolving IT into curriculum