Preschool Teacher

WHARTON EASTCOAST PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local preschool provider in Singapore is seeking a passionate Preschool Teacher to join their vibrant team. In this role, you will create a nurturing learning environment and implement a culturally appropriate curriculum for children. The ideal candidate has at least one year of experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with families and colleagues. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a significant impact in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year relevant work experience.
• Creative, loving, and inspiring qualities.
• Good team player capable of effective classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Plan developmentally appropriate teaching activities.
• Guide juniors in engaging children meaningfully.
• Design quality learning environments.
• Develop outreach activities to promote Centre programmes.
• Evaluate routine caregiving for improvements.

Skills

Classroom management

Strong EQ

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Advanced Certificate in Early Years

Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education

Job description

We are looking for a cheerful and vibrant team player who is passionate about facilitating early childhood education to work in our Preschool located at 791A Upper East Coast Road Singapore 466601.

The Preschool Teacher effectively creates a secure and quality learning environment for the children through nurturing trusting and respectful relationships with them. The Teacher enriches children’s learning by co-designing and implementing a developmentally and culturally appropriate curricula, while effectively integrating innovative teaching and learning practices. The Teacher is proactive and intentional in strengthening partnerships with families and the community, and co-designs collaborative efforts with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve this goal.

Overview

The information below outlines the responsibilities and requirements for the Preschool Teacher role.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement curriculum and programmes

• Plan developmentally appropriate teaching, learning and caregiving activities aligned to the relevant curricula frameworks.
• Review results of learning needs assessment.
• Guide juniors in engaging children meaningfully in accordance with the curriculum and pedagogical frameworks.
• Customise classroom management strategies.
• Design quality learning environment with developmentally appropriate learning materials and resources.
• Review health, safety, nutritional and hygiene practices in accordance with standards and procedures. Identify potential teaching and learning methods, tools and assistive technology based on emerging trends in the sector.
• Evaluate documentations of children's learning and development to better inform planning and teaching.

Build stakeholder relationships and partnerships

• Execute communication strategies and policies to foster a culture of collaboration within the Centre.
• Identify opportunities to collaborate with families to ensure continuity of care and learning between the home and the Centre.

Manage family and community programmes

• Develop outreach activities to promote Centre programmes and services.
• Guide the execution of collaborative projects with families and community stakeholders.
• Evaluate family and community initiatives and programmes for improvements.

Conduct routine caregiving

• Review results of caregiving assessment.
• Review caregiving in accordance with standards and procedures.
• Evaluate routine caregiving improvement opportunities.

Uplift professional practice

• Co-develop appropriate teaching and caregiving methods based on emerging sector trends, technologies and tools.
• Analyse areas for improvements for professional practice.
• Propose improvements to professional development and service quality improvement activities.
• Promote Centre's vision, mission and values.

Job Specifications

• Advanced Certificate in Early Years or Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education
• Minimum 1 year’s relevant work experience. Those with many years of relevant experience may be considered for Senior Teacher's position.
• Creative, loving and inspiring. A good team player. Possess strong EQ and communication skills. Capable of good classroom management.