Infant Care Teacher

AGORA CO-LEARNING SPACES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 2,300 - 3,200; Full time

Job summary

Infant Care Main Teacher role at a Singapore childcare centre in Aperia, Kallang, to provide daily care for babies and implement a nurturing, learner-centred programme.

Responsibilities include curriculum planning, collaboration with parents and staff, and ongoing professional development in line with ECDA frameworks.

Qualifications

• ECDA training for Infant/Toddler track or ECDA-recognised equivalent.
• Registered with ECDA as Infant Educarer/Teacher.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Medical/health clearance to work with children.
• Good command of English.
• Willing to undergo a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily routine care and provide the best possible care to babies.
• Create a safe and nurturing learner-centred environment where babies can explore, interact with teachers and peers to learn and acquire skills and knowledge
• Plan and implement the curriculum under the guidance of the Centre Principal to ensure a well-run, purposeful, engaging and child-centred programme responsive to babies' needs, in accordance with the Josiah Way and the ECDA ECE Framework
• Participate actively in assessing the needs of the babies
• Role-model professionalism in appearance, speech and action
• Establish good relationships with parents as partners in care and education
• Work with and support the Principal and other staff at the Centre in enhancing the quality of babies' care and educational experience, such as preparing scrapbooks, progress reports, and Parent-Teacher Meetings
• Contribute one's talents and professional expertise towards the Centre's initiatives, care systems, educational programmes and projects
• Work with the Centre Principal and other stakeholders in all marketing activities carried out by the Centre
• Keep abreast of the latest care and educational developments and continually upgrade one's skills and knowledge
• Get involved in simple action research projects

Skills

Infant care

English communication

Curriculum planning

Education

ECDA training certificate or Diploma in Early Childhood Care

Job description

Job Title: Infant Care Main Teacher

Reports To: Centre Principal / Vice Principal / Lead Senior Teacher

Work Location: Aperia (Kallang)

Responsibilities

• Perform daily routine care and provide the best possible care to babies under her charge


• Create a safe and nurturing learner-centred environment where babies can explore, experiment, and interact with teachers and peers to learn and acquire skills and knowledge


• Plan and implement the curriculum under the guidance of the Centre Principal to ensure a well-run, purposeful, engaging and child-centred programme responsive to babies' needs, in accordance with the Josiah Way and the ECDA ECE Framework


• Participate actively in assessing the needs of the babies


• Role-model professionalism in appearance, speech and action


• Establish good relationships with parents as partners in care and education


• Work with and support the Principal and other staff at the Centre in enhancing the quality of babies' care and educational experience, such as preparing scrapbooks, progress reports, and Parent-Teacher Meetings


• Contribute one's talents and professional expertise towards the Centre's initiatives, care systems, educational programmes and projects


• Work with the Centre Principal and other stakeholders in all marketing activities carried out by the Centre


• Keep abreast of the latest care and educational developments and continually upgrade one's skills and knowledge


• Get involved in simple action research projects

Requirements

• Fulfil ECDA's Training Requirements for the Infant/Toddler track - e.g. WSQ Advanced Certificate in Early Years (Infant/Toddler Care) [ACEY-IT], or Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (Infant/Toddler) [DECCE-IT / ADECCE-IT], or an ECDA-recognised equivalent


• Registered with ECDA as an Infant Educarer/Teacher


• CPR and First Aid certification


• Medical/health clearance to work with children


• Good command of English


• Willing to undergo a criminal background check