Class Teacher (Early Years)

ETONHOUSE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

ETONHOUSE International School PTE LTD in Singapore seeks an experienced Class Teacher to nurture young learners in an inclusive environment.

The role requires 2–5 years of early childhood teaching, a Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood or Education, and relevant teaching credentials. You will plan lessons, differentiate tasks, manage pastoral care, and collaborate with staff and parents to support each child’s development. IB PYP training is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood or Education or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of relevant professional teaching experience in early childhood.
• Teacher certificates, diplomas or other accreditation required if degree is not in Education.
• IB PYP course and training are highly valued.
• Knowledge of inquiry-based learning or willingness to acquire it.
• Applicants must provide original copies of their certificates and transcripts for authentication.
• International experience, especially in Asia, is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Respect and value each child’s social, cultural and religious background and lead by example in mutual respect and tolerance.
• Share in the management of pastoral care, health, welfare and behaviour of all pupils in your class.
• Undertake teaching of a class in accordance with the school’s policies and guidelines.
• Use a variety of appropriate teaching and caring methods to ensure high quality learning.
• Provide planning documents identifying learning objectives, differentiated tasks, and assessment to the Principal or authorised officer.
• Maintain professional dialogue with colleagues and keep information confidential.
• Ensure equal opportunities for all.
• Encourage children to take pride in their environment and show respect for others.
• Be responsible for classroom management and maintain an organized room.
• Create an engaging classroom that promotes independent learning.
• Collaborate with Principal and staff on pupil assessment procedures and moderation portfolios; keep records and reports.
• Build positive links with parents of children in your care.
• Guide, motivate and monitor classroom helpers in their tasks.
• Share management and delivery of assemblies and long-term planning.
• Participate in appraisal procedures and in-service training.

Skills

Respect for diverse backgrounds

Pastoral care

Classroom management

Planning & differentiation

Collaborative teamwork

Communication with parents

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood or Education

Teacher Certificates / Diplomas / accreditation

IB PYP training valued

Original certificates & transcripts for authentication

Job description

Responsible to:

Board of Directors and Principal in the execution of professional duties and responsibilites.

As Class Teacher to:

• Respect and value each child’s social, cultural and religious background and by example, provide mutual respect and tolerance.
• Share in the management of pastoral care, health, welfare and behaviour of all pupils and in particular, those within your designated class group.
• Undertake the teaching of a class in accordance with the school’s agreed policies and guidelines.
• Use a variety of appropriate teaching and caring methods to ensure high quality learning takes place.
• Provide planning documents identifying specific learning objectives, differentiated tasks, special needs, extension and assessment, to the Principal or other authorized officer.
• Maintain professional dialogue with colleagues concerning the children, other colleagues and the school. Treat all information with confidentiality.
• Ensure the provision of equal opportunities for all.
• Encourage children to take pride in their own environment and show respect and concern for others, to the benefit of the school as a caring community.
• Be responsible for all aspects of classroom management eg. Care of equipment with resources well-labelled and accessible. Maintain a tidy, well organised room.
• Create an interesting and lively classroom which promotes independent learning.
• Collaborate with Principal and staff in establishing and developing effective pupil assessment procedures and moderation portfolios. Keep appropriate records of achievement for each child in class and provide reports as necessary.
• Build positive links between yourself and parents of children in your care.
• Guide, motivate and monitor classroom helpers in carrying out their tasks.

As Team Member to:

• Collaborate with staff in long term planning.
• Take corporate responsibility for displays throughout the school.
• Share management and delivery of assemblies.
• Offer and receive advice and guidance on issues which affect the whole school’s performance and thos.
• Share your expertise.
• Participate in appraisal procedures and in-service training that provide personal, professional and career development.

Qualifications

• At least 2 – 5 years relevant professional teaching experience in early childhood;
• The candidate should hold a minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood or Education or equivalent, which is obtained from a recognised University or College involving not less than 3 years full time study;
• Teachers Certificates, Diplomas or other Teacher Accreditation courses and certification are required if the applicant’s degree is not in Education;
• IB PYP course and training are highly valued;
• Knowledge of or willingness to acquire knowledge of inquiry based learning is required;
• Applicants must provide original copies of their Certificates and academic transcripts for authentication;
• International experience, especially in Asia is highly regarded;