Infant Care Teacher

CANOSSAVILLE CHILDREN AND COMMUNITY SERVICES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A preschool in Singapore is seeking an Infant Care Teacher to provide nurturing care for infants aged 2 to 18 months. The role includes developing and implementing suitable learning programs, monitoring developmental progress, and collaborating with teachers and health professionals. Candidates should have an Advanced Certificate in Early Years or similar qualification, and a minimum of 3 years' experience in infant care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Infant Care teacher.
• Candidates completing an Early Childhood Education related course may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine care for infants focusing on feeding, showering, and changing diapers.
• Plan and implement appropriate curriculum for child development.
• Monitor infant development and progress.

Skills

Understanding of baby and infant milestones

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient and caring disposition

Education

Advanced Certificate in Early Years or Higher Certificate in Infant Care

Job description

At Canossaville Preschool, we believe in forming the hearts and minds of children so that they will be empowered learners and compassionate leaders. To achieve this, we believe in having close partnerships with our families and stakeholders of the child so that they will receive holistic care and education.

Being part of the preschool team, you will nurture children of diverse backgrounds and needs through supporting and assisting main class teachers in providing integrated and differentiated learning experiences. You will be part of the classroom team that engages and partners parents and various community partners to extend children’s learning beyond the classroom. You will also grow reflectively and professionally as an educator through in-house and external trainings, workshops and conferences.

Critical Work Functions and Key Tasks

• Attuned and responsive to the needs of babies and infants between 2 and 18 months of age.
• Set up and maintain a safe, hygienic, nurturing and quality environment to provide the best possible care to children under their charge, and to support their learning and growth.
• Provide routine care for the infants from 2 months old to 18 months old
• Take care of the daily routines of the babies and infants mainly focusing on feeding, showering, and changing of diaper, soiled/wet clothes, etc.
• Be meticulous in recording daily routines (e.g. milk intake, next feed timings, bowel movements, etc.)
• Plan and implement curriculum and programmes that are appropriate for the child’s development, including identifying emerging trends to keep innovating. This includes developing initiatives, practices and learning materials to enhance quality of learning environment
• Monitor infant development by observing and documenting infant’s progress, including their physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development.
• Alert, attentive and responsive, always having a bird’s eye view of children under their charge
• Participate during team meetings with Preschool Teachers, Allied Health Professionals and EI Educators

Education and Experience

• Obtained at least an Advanced Certificate in Early Years (ACEY) or Higher Certificate in Infant Care (HCIC), or its equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Infant Care teacher.
• Candidates completing Early Childhood Education related course within 6 months may apply.

Generic Skills and Competencies

• Good understanding of baby and infant milestones between the age of 2 to 18 months
• Patient, cheerful, warm and caring disposition
• Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills