Nursery Form Teacher

CATHOLIC KINDERGARTEN; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

CATHOLIC KINDERGARTEN seeks a dedicated Form Teacher to join their early childhood education team on a part-time basis, focusing on nurturing 3- to 4-year-olds. Responsibilities include developing curriculum, maintaining classroom safety, and engaging with families to support children's growth. Ideal candidates should possess a DECCE-T diploma and an ECDA certification, with a passion for fostering a love for learning in a faith-based environment.

Qualifications

• ECDA-certified as L2 Early Childhood Educator.
• Strong understanding of child development theories and pedagogy.
• Commitment to nurturing children's love for learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver daily lessons and learning experiences.
• Create and maintain a safe, engaging classroom environment.
• Communicate regularly with parents about children’s progress.

Skills

Communication Skills

Creative Teaching

Collaboration

Child Development Knowledge

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education – Teaching (DECCE-T)

Job description

Job Title: Form Teacher - Permanent Part-time (8am to 11.30am)

Job Description:

The Nursery Form Teacher is responsible for leading the holistic development, learning, and care of a class of 3- to 4-year-old children during one session (morning or afternoon). The teacher plans, implements, and evaluates developmentally appropriate curriculum experiences, fosters a nurturing classroom environment, and partners closely with families to support children’s growth in alignment with the centre’s values and ECDA regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver daily lessons and learning experiences that promote children's physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual development.
• Create and maintain a safe, engaging, and age-appropriate classroom environment.
• Observe, assess, and document children’s learning progress regularly using appropriate methods (e.g., learning stories, portfolios).
• Manage classroom routines and transitions smoothly (e.g., arrival, snack, toileting, dismissal).
• Establish warm, respectful, and responsive relationships with children.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians about children’s progress, concerns, and centre activities.
• Collaborate with assistant teachers, other form teachers, and the leadership team to ensure consistency and quality in care and teaching.
• Prepare learning materials, displays, and teaching resources.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and centre events.
• Adhere to all ECDA, SPARK, and centre policies, including child safety and well-being standards.

Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education – Teaching (DECCE-T) or equivalent recognised by ECDA.
• Must be ECDA-certified as L2 Early Childhood Educator.
• At least 1 year of teaching experience with preschool-age children (preferred but not mandatory).
• Strong understanding of child development theories and early childhood pedagogy (including knowledge of Singapore’s NEL Framework and SPARK Quality Rating Scale expectations).
• Ability to design differentiated learning to meet the diverse needs of young children.
• Good spoken and written communication skills in English and Chinese.
• Commitment to nurturing children's love for learning in a faith-based environment for Catholic preschools.
• First Aid certification for preschoolers (preferred).
• Responsible, caring, creative, and collaborative.