Early Years Educator

Blue House International; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-contact time for meetings,培训 and 1

One-hour lunch break (not a hurried)

Monday - Friday work schedule

Competitive remuneration

20 days Annual Leave

Variable Bonus

Attractive Shift Pattern

Professional Development, team bonding

Job summary

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.

Collaborating with other educators, you will implement best practices, lead parent communications, and nurture a respectful, inclusive environment for children aged 18 months to 6 years

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with educators to implement best practices and provide respectful, nurturing care for children aged 18 months to 6 years.
• Creating an emergent curriculum developmentally appropriate and aligned with Reggio Emilia-inspired pedagogy.
• Lead parent communications in-person and online, fostering a nurturing, cooperative relationship 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 pieces for families and school environments showing children's learning and educator reflections.
• Coordinate parent events for festivals, exhibitions, field trips and parent volunteering opportunities.

Skills

Observation

Documentation

Reflection

Communication

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, or L1/L2 Teaching Certificate

Job description

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

• 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

About us

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.

Benefits

• Non-contact time each week for meetings, training and documentation tasks

• One-hour lunch break (not a hurried lunch with children)

• Monday - Friday work schedule

• Competitive remuneration

• 20 days Annual Leave

• Variable Bonus

• Attractive Shift Pattern

• Professional Development, team bonding experiences and community events