Preschool English Teacher

ISLANDER PRE-SCHOOL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading preschool in Singapore seeks a Preschool Teacher to manage classroom activities and foster an inclusive learning environment. Responsibilities include teaching, collaborating on long-term planning, and maintaining communication with parents. Ideal candidates should have 2-5 years of experience and hold qualifications in early childhood education. This role emphasizes respect for children's backgrounds and promotes inquiry-based learning.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant professional teaching experience in early childhood.
• Minimum of a Diploma/Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood or Education from a recognised institution.
• Willingness to learn about inquiry-based learning.

Responsibilities

• Respect and value each child's background and encourage mutual respect.
• Manage pastoral care, health, welfare, and behavior of pupils.
• Teach in accordance with the school's policies and guidelines.
• Promote independent learning in a lively classroom environment.

Skills

Teaching experience

Classroom management

Collaborative planning

Communication with parents

Education

Diploma/Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

As Preschool Teacher to:

• Respect and value each child’s social, cultural and religious background and by example, provide mutual respect and tolerance.
• Share in the management of pastoral care, health, welfare and behaviour of all pupils and in particular, those within your designated class group.
• Undertake the teaching of a class in accordance with the school’s agreed policies and guidelines.
• Use a variety of appropriate teaching and caring methods to ensure high quality learning takes place.
• Provide planning documents identifying specific learning objectives, differentiated tasks, special needs, extension and assessment, to the Principal or other authorized officer.
• Maintain professional dialogue with colleagues concerning the children, other colleagues and the school. Treat all information with confidentiality.
• Ensure the provision of equal opportunities for all.
• Encourage children to take pride in their own environment and show respect and concern for others, to the benefit of the school as a caring community.
• Be responsible for all aspects of classroom management eg. Care of equipment with resources well-labelled and accessible. Maintain a tidy, well organised room.
• Create an interesting and lively classroom which promotes independent learning.
• Collaborate with Principal and staff in establishing and developing effective pupil assessment procedures and moderation portfolios. Keep appropriate records of achievement for each child in class and provide reports as necessary.
• Build positive links between yourself and parents of children in your care.
• Guide, motivate and monitor classroom helpers in carrying out their tasks.

As Team Member to:

• Collaborate with staff in long term planning.
• Take corporate responsibility for displays throughout the school.
• Share management and delivery of assemblies.
• Offer and receive advice and guidance on issues which affect the whole school’s performance
• Share your expertise.
• Participate in appraisal procedures and in-service training that provide personal, professional and career development.

Qualifications

• At least 2 – 5 years relevant professional teaching experience in early childhood;
• The candidate should hold a minimum of a Diploma/Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood or Education or equivalent, which is obtained from a recognised University or College involving not less than 3 years full time study;
• Knowledge of or willingness to acquire knowledge of inquiry based learning required;
• L2 Certificate