Early Years Educator

BLUE HOUSE CHILDCARE (KAY SIANG) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Team bonding

Community events

20 days annual leave

Competitive remuneration

Variable bonus

Attractive shift pattern

Job summary

BLUE HOUSE CHILDCARE (KAY SIANG) PTE. LTD. is seeking dedicated Early Childhood Educators to join our team at multiple Singapore locations. You will implement an emergent curriculum that aligns with our Reggio Emilia-inspired approach and nurture children aged 18 months to 6 years.

You will lead parent communications, document learning, and contribute to a collaborative, supportive learning environment across a multicultural community.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or L1/L2 Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood Education.
• 3+ years of working experience with children under 6 preferred.
• Experience in a Reggio Emilia-inspired context is advantageous, with on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other educators to implement best practices and provide nurturing care to children 18 months to 6 years.
• Create an emergent curriculum aligned with Reggio Emilia-inspired pedagogy.
• Lead parent communications in-person and online, fostering environments in a multicultural community.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and enriching environment for children’s explorations.
• Engage in reflective practice using planning and observation tools.
• Prepare documentation showcasing children's learning and educators' reflections.
• Coordinate parent events for festivals, exhibitions, field trips and volunteering.

Skills

Communication

Observation & documentation

Reflective practice

Parent collaboration

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

L1/L2 Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood Education

Job description

About us

The Blue House educator is unique and inspired to give children an early years education that is joyful and meaningful.

Best practice and pedagogical finesse are put into action when educators can feel inspired and proud of the work they do to design curriculum around children's development and genuine interests.

As Blue House grows, we seek the right individuals who wish to hone their expertise and ambition to serve the community of educators, children and families with heart!

At Blue House, our beliefs and values have been shaped into a unique and inspired educational programme by the Reggio Emilia approach to early years education. Our values and principles create an environment that honours children's voices and lays the foundation for an emergent curriculum that is co-constructed and centred on the image of children as capable, curious, and full of potential.

About the role

The Blue House educator is unique and inspired to give children an early years education that is joyful and meaningful. Best practice and pedagogical finesse are put into action when educators can feel inspired and proud of the work they do to design curriculum around children's development and genuine interests.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborating with other educators to implement best practices and provide respectful, nurturing care to children aged 18 months to 6 years
• Creating an emergent curriculum that is developmentally appropriate and aligned with our Reggio Emilia-inspired pedagogy
• Lead parent communications in-person and via online platforms, displaying strong communication skills and providing a nurturing, cooperative approach to parent relationships in a multicultural community
• Ensure a clean, safe, and enriching environment for children's explorations
• Engage in reflective practice using the planning and observation tools provided
• Prepare documentation pieces for families and school environments, showcasing children's learning and educators' reflections
• Coordinate parent events for festivals, exhibitions, field trips and parent volunteering opportunities

About you

Our ideal applicants must be confident communicators to articulate children's learning through observation, documentation and reflection.

• A Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, or L1 or L2 Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood Education
• 3 or more years of working experience with children under 6 is preferred
• Training or experience working in a Reggio Emilia-inspired context will be an advantage, but on-the-job training will also be provided
• Confident communicators to articulate children's learning through observation, documentation and reflection

Locations and immediate openings available at:

• 19 Kay Siang Road, Singapore 248935
• 17 Jalan Mutiara, Singapore 249196
• 17 Rambai Road, Singapore 424336

Highlights:

Successful candidates can look forward to

• collaborative work environments and
• ongoing mentorship, as well as
• rewarding packages that acknowledge exceptional practice.

A full-time position offers

• non-contact time each week for meetings, training and documentation tasks
• a one-hour lunch break (not a hurried lunch with children)
• a Monday - Friday work schedule
• Professional Development, team bonding experiences and community events to bring us together across Blue House.
• Competitive remuneration
• 20 days Annual Leave
• Variable Bonus
• Attractive Shift Pattern

We regret that Spasses and PRC work permits are currently not available.

We look forward to hearing from you!