Nursery Teacher

Funscape Daycare Centre; Tasek Gelugor; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local childcare facility in Tasek Gelugor, Malaysia seeks a caring and professional early childhood educator. Responsibilities include planning play-based learning experiences, maintaining a nurturing environment, and daily communication with parents on children's progress. Qualifications include a Professional Certificate in Early Childhood Education, along with experience with infants or toddlers. Benefits include medical claims and compliance with the prevailing Labour Law regarding leaves.

Benefits

KWSP

SOCSO

Medical claim included

Annual and medical leave in accordance with Labour Law

Qualifications

• Experience working with infants and toddlers in a licensed childcare environment preferred.
• Fresh graduates in Early Childhood Education are encouraged to apply.
• Must have a valid medical certificate.

Responsibilities

• Plan play-based learning experiences.
• Create a nurturing environment for exploration.
• Communicate daily with parents regarding child progress.

Skills

Understanding of child development milestones

Knowledge of safe sleep and hygiene practices

Ability to prepare milk and maintain logs

Patience and empathy

Teamwork and communication

Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Professional Certificate or Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Requirements

• Must possess at least a Professional Certificate, Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Paediatric Nursing, or related field.
• Experience working with infants and toddlers (aged 3 months – 3 years) in a licensed childcare or nursery environment is preferred.
• Fresh graduates in Early Childhood Education are encouraged to apply (training will be provided).
• Must have a valid medical certificate and be physically fit to handle young children.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of child development milestones from birth to 3 years.
• Knowledge of safe sleep, feeding, diapering, and hygiene practices for infants and toddlers.
• Ability to prepare milk, handle feeding schedules, and maintain accurate daily logs.
• Demonstrate patience, gentleness, and empathy when caring for babies and toddlers.
• Able to engage children in age‑appropriate sensory, motor, and language play experiences.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and a nurturing environment in accordance with TASKA and JKM health regulations.
• Able to identify early signs of illness or developmental concern and report promptly.
• Good teamwork and communication with co‑workers and parents.
• Able to handle emergencies calmly and responsibly.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin proficiency is an added advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Warm, caring, and attentive to children’s individual needs.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to consistent care routines.
• Professional attitude and good personal hygiene.
• Motivated to learn and improve caregiving skills through training and reflection.

Responsibilities

Learning & Curriculum Implementation

• Plan and implement play‑based, hands‑on learning experiences that support holistic development in line with Kurikulum Asuhan dan Permata (KAP).
• Design activities that promote sensory exploration, curiosity, communication, motor, and social‑emotional development.
• Introduce pre‑literacy concepts through Jolly Phonics songs, rhymes, and sound awareness suitable for 2–3‑year‑olds.
• Support early numeracy through playful counting, sorting, and problem‑solving experiences.
• Foster children’s independence through daily routines (feeding, washing, dressing, and tidying up).
• Observe, document, and assess each child’s developmental milestones according to KAP domains.

Environment & Care

• Create a safe, clean, and nurturing environment that encourages exploration and hands‑on play.
• Maintain classroom materials, sensory bins, and learning corners following KAP play‑based zone guidelines.
• Ensure a balance between structured and unstructured play, including outdoor and indoor experiences.
• Maintain accurate records of children’s routines (feeding, napping, diapering, learning observations).
• Follow strict health, hygiene and safety procedures at all times.

Relationships & Communication

• Build strong, caring, and respectful relationships with children to establish trust and emotional security.
• Communicate daily with parents regarding each child’s wellbeing, progress and milestones.
• Work collaboratively with co‑teachers, assistants, and management to plan and review curriculum.
• Participate in team meetings and professional development related to play‑based learning, literacy and KAP standards.

Professional Practice

• Model professionalism, patience and empathy at all times.
• Continuously reflect and improve teaching methods to align with Funscape’s philosophy and the Science of Reading principles.
• Demonstrate initiative in classroom set‑up, material preparation, and documentation of children’s learning.

Benefits

• KWSP
• SOCSO
• Medical claim included
• Annual and medical leave shall be in accordance with the prevailing Labour Law