Infant Educator (EL)

Wharton Eastcost Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton Preschool Pte Ltd is seeking a passionate and experienced Infant Educator for a full-time role at Admiralty Centre, Singapore. You will support learning for birth to 3 years, plan developmentally appropriate activities, observe progress, and maintain a nurturing, safe environment.

The role emphasizes building secure attachments, teamwork with colleagues, and aligning with the centre's vision and values while upholding health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• WSQ Higher Certificate in Infant Care (HCIC) or Advanced Certificate in Early Years (ACEY).
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with infants and/or toddlers in a childcare setting.
• Strong understanding of child development and age-appropriate teaching/caregiving practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with children and their families.
• Patience, creativity, and a genuine passion for early childhood education.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team.

Responsibilities

• Identify how Children (Birth to Age 3) Learn and Develop.
• Assist in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate teaching, learning and caregiving approaches aligned to curriculum frameworks.
• Assist in observation and documentation of children's learning.
• Assist in integrating respectfulness, responsiveness and reciprocity within the curriculum.
• Assist in setting up quality learning environments.
• Display sensitivity to each child's needs (within a group setting) through respectful, responsive and reciprocal interactions and relationships with children.
• Support children's development of secure attachments through warm, consistent and nurturing caregiving (Infant/Toddler Educator, Beginning Educator).
• Adhere to health, safety, nutritional and hygiene standards and procedures (Infant/Toddler Educator, Beginning Educator).
• Collaborate with colleagues to foster positive workplace relations (Infant/Toddler Educator, Beginning Educator).
• Communicate and relate effectively at the workplace.
• Demonstrate understanding of the centre's vision, mission and values (Infant/Toddler Educator, Beginning Educator).

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Teamwork

Education

HCIC or ACEY

Job description

About the role

Wharton Preschool Pte Ltd is seeking passionate and experienced Infant Educator to join our team on a full-time basis. As an Infant Educator, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality early childhood education and care to our youngest learners in our Admiralty Centre.

What you'll be doing

• Identify How Children (Birth to Age 3) Learn and Develop

• Assist in Planning and Implementing Developmentally Appropriate Teaching, Learning and Caregiving Approaches Aligned to Curriculum Frameworks

• Assist in Observation and Documentation of Children's Learning

• Assist in Integrating Respectfulness, Responsiveness and Reciprocity within the Curriculum

• Assist in Setting up Quality Learning Environments

• Display Sensitivity to Each Child's Needs (within a Group Setting) through Respectful, Responsive and Reciprocal Interactions and Relationships with Children

• Support Children's Development of Secure Attachments through Warm, Consistent and Nurturing Caregiving (Infant/Toddler Educator, Beginning Educator)

• Adhere to Health, Safety, Nutritional and Hygiene Standards and Procedures (Infant/Toddler Educator, Beginning Educator)

• Collaborate with Colleagues to Foster Positive Workplace Relations (Infant/Toddler Educator, Beginning Educator)

• Communicate and Relate Effectively at the Workplace

• Demonstrate Understanding of the Centre's Vision, Mission and Values (Infant/Toddler Educator, Beginning Educarer)

What we're looking for

• WSQ Higher Certificate in Infant Care (HCIC) or Advanced Certificate in Early Years (ACEY)

• Minimum 1 year of experience working with infants and/or toddlers in a childcare setting

• Strong understanding of child development and age-appropriate teaching/caregiving practices

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with children and their families

• Patience, creativity, and a genuine passion for early childhood education

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team

What we offer

At Wharton Preschool, we are committed to nurturing and developing our employees. We offer competitive remuneration, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive work environment that values work-life balance. Our employees also enjoy access to various health and wellness initiatives, as well as discounts on our preschool services.