Playschool teacher

Taska Angel; Kuching; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Taska Angel in Kuching, Sarawak invites an enthusiastic Playschool Teacher to provide high-quality early childhood education. You will design engaging activities, support transitions to formal schooling, and create a warm, safe classroom where children thrive.

You will observe progress, maintain records, and communicate with parents while collaborating with a team of educators. The role offers full-time employment, development opportunities, and a supportive environment dedicated to children's

Qualifications

• Recognised early childhood education qualification or teaching diploma.
• Proven experience working with young children in a playschool, nursery or similar setting.
• Strong knowledge of child development and play-based learning approaches.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children and parents.
• Patience, creativity and genuine enthusiasm for working with young children.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that stimulate learning and development.
• Sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection requirements.
• First aid certification or willingness to obtain this qualification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate learning activities and play-based programmes that promote cognitive, social, emotional and physical development.
• Create a safe, welcoming and stimulating classroom environment that encourages exploration and learning.
• Observe and assess individual children's progress and development, maintaining detailed records and sharing observations with parents and guardians.
• Implement daily routines including meals, rest time and hygiene practices while ensuring children's safety and wellbeing.
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians about their child's progress, behaviour and developmental milestones.
• Support children's emotional development by providing comfort, guidance and positive reinforcement.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure consistency in approaches and to create a cohesive learning environment.
• Maintain accurate records of children's attendance, incidents and any relevant documentation.
• Adhere to all health, safety and child protection policies and procedures.

Skills

First aid certification

Experience with young children

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Job description

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Playschool Teacher to join our team at our Kuching, Sarawak facility. This is a full-time position where you will play a vital role in providing high-quality early childhood education and care to our playschool children. As a Playschool Teacher, you will create engaging learning experiences that nurture children's development and support their transition into formal education. This role is fundamental to our mission of delivering exceptional early childhood services that make a meaningful difference in children's lives.

Key responsibilities

Plan and deliver age-appropriate learning activities and play-based programmes that promote cognitive, social, emotional and physical development

Create a safe, welcoming and stimulating classroom environment that encourages exploration and learning

Observe and assess individual children's progress and development, maintaining detailed records and sharing observations with parents and guardians

Implement daily routines including meals, rest time and hygiene practices while ensuring children's safety and wellbeing

Communicate regularly with parents and guardians about their child's progress, behaviour and developmental milestones

Support children's emotional development by providing comfort, guidance and positive reinforcement

Collaborate with colleagues to ensure consistency in approaches and to create a cohesive learning environment

Maintain accurate records of children's attendance, incidents and any relevant documentation

Adhere to all health, safety and child protection policies and procedures

What we're looking for

A recognised early childhood education qualification or teaching diploma (such as Diploma in Early Childhood Education or equivalent)

Proven experience working with young children in a playschool, nursery or similar early childhood setting

Strong knowledge of child development and play-based learning approaches

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children and parents

Patience, creativity and genuine enthusiasm for working with young children

Ability to plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that stimulate learning and development

Sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection requirements

First aid certification or willingness to obtain this qualification

Flexibility and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

High standards of personal hygiene and professional conduct

What we offer

Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience

Full-time employment with a stable and supportive employer

Opportunities for professional development and further training in early childhood education

A collaborative and positive work environment where your contribution is valued

Access to ongoing support and mentoring from experienced educators

Staff discounts on childcare services where applicable

A workplace that prioritises the wellbeing of both children and staff members