Preschool English Teacher (DECCE / CECCE / ACEY) - Montessori Trained Preferred

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

Job summary

A leading preschool in Singapore seeks a vibrant and passionate Preschool Teacher to create a nurturing learning environment. The role involves planning and implementing curricula, collaborating with families, and enhancing professional practice. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and experience in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year’s relevant work experience.
• Willingness to learn on the job.
• Child first aid certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curricula.
• Build relationships with families and the community.
• Conduct routine caregiving and evaluate improvement opportunities.

Skills

Creative

Loving

Strong EQ

Communication skills

Classroom management

Education

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

Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education (CECCE)

Advanced Certificate in Early Years (ACEY)

Diploma in Montessori Teaching (DMT)

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

We are looking for a cheerful and vibrant team player who is passionate about facilitating early childhood education to work in our Preschool located at 15 Serangoon North Avenue 5 #04-00 Singapore 554360.

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

• Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education - Teaching (DECCE-T)

• OR Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education (CECCE)

• OR Advanced Certificate in Early Years (ACEY)

• Diploma in Montessori Teaching (DMT) preferred but not required. Must be willing to learn on job.

• 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.

• Child first aid certification is an advantage.