Preschool Assistant Teacher

CANOSSAVILLE CHILDREN AND COMMUNITY SERVICES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Canossaville Preschool seeks an early childhood educator to support diverse children through integrated learning experiences. The role involves planning lessons, fostering relationships with students and parents, and participating in professional development activities. Ideal candidates should possess relevant early childhood qualifications and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Candidates completing Early Childhood Education related course within 6 months may apply.
• Adequate knowledge of early childhood care and education theories.
• First-aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing integrated lessons.
• Set up quality learning environments.
• Foster respectful interactions with each child.
• Build partnerships with parents and families.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Advanced Certificate in Early Years or Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education

Job description

At Canossaville Preschool, we believe in forming the hearts and minds of children so that they will be empowered learners and compassionate leaders. To achieve this, we believe in having close partnerships with our families and stakeholders of the child so that he/she will receive holistic care and education.

Being part of the preschool team, you will nurture children of diverse backgrounds and needs through supporting and assisting main class teachers in providing integrated and differentiated learning experiences. You will be part of the classroom team that engages and partners parents and various community partners to extend children’s learning beyond the classroom. You will also grow reflectively and professionally as an educator through in-house and external trainings, workshops and conferences.

Critical Work Functions and Key Tasks

Assist

• Plan and implement integrated lessons in accordance with centre’s policies and framework, meeting needs of diverse learners
• Set up quality learning environments
• Observe and document children’s learning
• Integrate respectfulness, responsiveness and reciprocity within the curriculum

Foster and support

• Respectful, responsive and reciprocal interaction with each child
• Children’s development of secure attachments through warm, consistent and nurturing caregiving

Collaborate

• Intentional in building trusting and respectful partnerships with parents and families
• Actively engages in centre initiatives and supports its collaborative efforts with the community

Education, Skills, and Competencies

Education and Experience

• [Preferred] Advanced Certificate in Early Years (ACECCE) or Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education
• ** Candidates completing Early Childhood Education related course within 6 months may apply.**

Technical Skills and Competencies

• Adequate knowledge of current early childhood care and education development theories, research and practices
• First-aid certified

Generic Skills and Competencies

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work with initiative and independently
• Good team player with effective analytical and problem-solving skills