L2 Preschool Teacher (Montessori-trained or with Montessori background)

Wharton Preschool Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading preschool institution in Singapore is seeking a Preschool Teacher to facilitate early childhood education. The ideal candidate should possess a Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education, be passionate about teaching, and preferably Montessori-trained. Responsibilities include planning curriculum, managing classroom activities, building relationships with families, and conducting routine caregiving. A creative and nurturing attitude is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Montessori-trained or with a Montessori background preferred.
• Minimum 1 year’s relevant work experience.
• Creative, loving and inspiring. A good team player.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Build stakeholder relationships and partnerships.
• Conduct routine caregiving.
• Conduct routine caregiving.
• Uplift professional practice.

Skills

Classroom management

Strong communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Good Communication Skills

Classroom Management

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education – Teaching

Montessori Training

Job description

We are looking for a cheerful and vibrant team player who is passionate about facilitating early childhood education, preferably Montessori-trained or with a Montessori background to join our preschool team across multiple locations.

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.

Work Functions include:

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

• Minimum Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education –Teaching
• Montessori-trained or with a Montessori background preferred
• 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.