Supervisor, Kindergarten Care

Young Men's Christian Association of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Men’s Christian Association of Singapore is seeking a dedicated preschool educator to support the Cluster Supervisor in delivering high quality early childhood education. The role emphasises safe, engaging learning environments and achieving enrolment and profit targets.

You will assist in planning programmes, supervise staff, and contribute to maintenance of the centre while ensuring compliance with the Kindergarten Care guidelines and YMCA philosophy.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• PC literate and proficient with basic computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist to plan and implement the weekly schedule and programme for preschool children in accordance with the Kindergarten Care guide.
• Observe lessons and provide feedback on pedagogy and lesson delivery.
• Assist to plan holiday field trips and ad-hoc activities.
• Assist to plan and manage staff scheduling to maintain staff‑to‑child ratios.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of furniture, fittings, equipment and play resources.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders on menu plans, teaching resources and survey results.
• Assist with financial reporting, receipts and expenses.
• Assist with staff management and child‑parent matters.
• Ensure the Centre Premises is clean, hygienic and well‑maintained.
• Maintain safety and well‑being of each child; promote safety, learning and fun in YMCA's philosophy.
• Perform classroom teaching duties during absence of Programme staff.

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education

Job description

Job Summary:

You will assist the Cluster Supervisor to ensure the smooth operations of the Centre, and in meeting the student enrolment targets and profit goals. You will ensure that a safe and conducive environment is provided for the preschool children.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist to plan and implement the weekly schedule and programme(s) for preschool children in accordance with the Kindergarten Care guide.
• Observe lessons being conducted in the classrooms and provide necessary feedback to Programme Staff on pedagogy and lesson delivery.
• Assist to plan holiday field trip and ad-hoc activities.
• Assist to plan and manage the staff scheduling, to ensure ratio of staff to child is maintained at all times, including transition periods.
• Ensure the proper use and maintenance of all furniture, furnishings, fittings, equipment and play resources.
• Work with external stakeholders on menu plans, teaching resources, survey evaluation results and make contingency plans.
• Assist with financial reporting, receipts and expenses.
• Assist with staff management and child-parent matters.
• Ensure that the Centre Premises is clean, hygienic and well-maintained at all times.
• Ensure the safety and good well-being of each individual child.
• Maintain an appropriate atmosphere of safety, learning, and fun, in line with YMCA's philosophy.
• Perform classroom-teaching duties during the absence of Programme staff.

Job Requirements:

• Locations: Alexandra
• Possesses Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education
• At least 3 years' experience in a pre-school setting.
• Dedicated with positive working attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• PC literate.