Kindergarten Teacher

Funscape Daycare Centre; George Town; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local childcare center in George Town is seeking a passionate Early Childhood Educator to implement holistic, play-based learning experiences for infants and toddlers. The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in child development and be adept at facilitating a nurturing environment that encourages exploration. Responsibilities include designing age-appropriate activities and maintaining accurate development records. Training is provided for fresh graduates. Competitive benefits including KWSP, SOCSO, and performance bonuses are offered.

Benefits

KWSP

SOCSO

Medical claim included

Annual and medical leave

Training Provided

Annual Bonus

Medical and Hospitalisation Leave

Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• Professional Certificate or higher in Early Childhood Education or related fields.
• Experience with infants and toddlers or in a licensed setting preferred.
• Fresh graduates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement play-based learning experiences.
• Design activities promoting sensory exploration and communication.
• Support language and literacy development through storytelling.
• Facilitate creative exploration through various activities.
• Maintain accurate records of children's routines and observations.
• Follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

Understanding of child development milestones

Knowledge of safe sleep and hygiene practices

Ability to manage feeding schedules

Engaging in sensory and motor learning

Strong problem-solving skills

Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Required Qualifications

• Professional Certificate, Diploma, Advanced / Higher / Graduate Diploma, Degree, or Advanced Degree in Early Childhood Education, Paediatric Nursing, Child Development, or a related field.
• Experience working with infants, toddlers (3 months–3 years), or kindergarten-aged children (4–6 years) in a licensed childcare, nursery, or kindergarten setting is preferred.
• Fresh graduates in Early Childhood Education or related fields are encouraged to apply (training and mentoring will be provided).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of child development milestones from birth to 6 years.
• Knowledge of safe sleep, feeding, diapering, hygiene, and health practices for infants and toddlers.
• Ability to prepare milk, manage feeding schedules, and maintain accurate daily care and learning records.
• Able to engage children in age-appropriate sensory, motor, language, and play-based learning experiences.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and nurturing environment in accordance with TASKA, JKM, and health regulations.
• Able to identify early signs of illness or developmental concerns and report promptly to supervisors and parents.
• Calm and responsible in handling emergencies or unexpected situations.
• Strong problem-solving skills, adaptable to change, and able to pivot when challenges arise.
• Critical observer and reflective thinker who brings fresh perspectives, ideas, and intuitive solutions.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin proficiency is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement play-based, hands-on learning experiences that support children’s holistic development in line with Kurikulum Asuhan dan Permata (KAP), KP2026, and Funscape’s philosophy.
• Design age-appropriate activities that promote sensory exploration, curiosity, communication, motor development, and social-emotional skills.
• Support early language and literacy development through storytelling, songs, rhymes, sound awareness, role play, and meaningful conversations (including Jolly Phonics where appropriate).
• Introduce early numeracy concepts through playful counting, sorting, patterning, and problem-solving experiences.
• Facilitate creative exploration through art, music, movement, dramatic play, and sensory-rich activities.
• Plan and implement individual and group activities that build confidence, collaboration, and independence.
• Observe, document, and assess children’s learning and developmental milestones to inform future planning.
• Create and maintain a safe, clean, nurturing, and stimulating environment that encourages exploration and active learning.
• Set up and maintain learning spaces, materials, sensory areas, and learning corners according to KAP play-based zone guidelines.
• Ensure a balanced daily routine that includes structured and unstructured play, indoor and outdoor experiences.
• Support children’s daily care routines, including feeding, napping, diapering, toileting, hygiene, and transitions.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of children’s routines, observations, and learning documentation.
• Follow strict health, hygiene, safety, and emergency procedures.

Benefits

• KWSP
• SOCSO
• Medical claim included
• Annual and medical leave in accordance with prevailing Labour Law
• Training Provided
• Annual Bonus
• Medical and Hospitalisation Leave
• Performance Bonus

Equal Opportunity Employer.