Infant Educarer (HCIC) / Educarer (ACEY) - Punggol

PAP Community Foundation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An early childhood education provider in Singapore is seeking an Infant Educarer to engage with infants and toddlers and cater to their developmental needs. The candidate will be responsible for creating nurturing learning environments, implementing curricula, and building partnerships with families and stakeholders. Candidates should possess a Higher Certificate in Infant Care or an Advanced Certificate in Early Years. Strong relationship-building skills and a passion for early childhood education are vital.

Qualifications

• Higher Certificate in Infant Care (HCIC) or Advanced Certificate in Early Years (ACEY) required.
• Ability to create developmentally appropriate learning environments.
• Experience in relationship building with families and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with infants and toddlers and respond to their needs.
• Execute required curricula and create quality learning environments.
• Document children's learning and development.

Skills

Relationship building

Curriculum planning

Professional development

Education

Higher Certificate in Infant Care (HCIC)

Advanced Certificate in Early Years (ACEY)

Job description

Infant Educarer (HCIC) / Educarer (ACEY) - Punggol

Age group of children: 2 months - 36 months old (depending on qualification)

Key Responsibilities:

The Infant Educarer / Educarer builds relationships with infants and toddlers and looks out for their developmental needs and milestones so as to be able to respond to their needs appropriately. He/She contributes to the creation of a secure environment for infants and toddlers through nurturing respectful, responsive and reciprocal relationships. He/She executes the required curricula and programmes, and creates a quality learning environment. To provide holistic care for infants and toddlers, the Infant Educarer / Educarer establishes relationships and partnerships with different stakeholders. He/She also engages in professional development and reflective practice, under the guidance of his/her leaders.

Critical Work Functions and Key Tasks

• Plan and Implement Curriculum and Programmes
• Implement routine caregiving approaches and learning materials aligned to the Early Years Development Framework
• Create developmentally appropriate quality learning environments under the guidance of leaders
• Document children's learning and development
• Apply strategies to build respectful, responsive and reciprocal relationships with infants and toddlers
• Apply the health, safety, nutritional and hygiene practices in accordance with standards and procedures
• Implement developmentally appropriate activities in the infant care setting
• Build Stakeholder Relationships and Partnerships
• Build rapport with colleagues in accordance with Centre's strategies and policies to foster positive workplace relations
• Contribute to establishment of relationships with families to facilitate the continuity of care and learning between families and Centre
• Support the coordination of activities between home and Centre
• Support the collaboration with families and community stakeholders to enhance programmes and services
• Manage Family and Community Programmes
• Collaborate with colleagues to execute outreach activities to promote Centre programmes and services
• Collaborate with colleagues to execute collaborative projects with families and community stakeholders
• Collaborate with colleagues to evaluate family and community initiatives and programmes for improvements
• Conduct Routine Caregiving
• Conduct caregiving assessment under the guidance of the Senior Infant Educator
• Provide routine caregiving practices in accordance to standards and procedures
• Provide inputs on areas for improvements for routine caregiving based on observations
• Uplift Professional Practice
• Demonstrate behaviour that is aligned with the Centre's vision, mission and values
• Contribute to the development of appropriate teaching and caregiving methods based on emerging sector trends, technologies and tools
• Identify areas for improvement to enhance work performance
• Participate in professional development and service quality improvement activities
• Provide inputs for potential new teaching and caregiving approaches based on observations

Job Holder Requirements:

Qualification: Higher Certificate in Infant Care (HCIC) / Advanced Certificate in Early Years (ACEY)

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