Teacher - Odyssey the Global Preschool @ Fourth Avenue
Department: Teaching Staff
Job posted on: May 28, 2025
Employment type: Permanent
A Teacher at Odyssey is an early childhood educator who exhibits a passion for working with children. They work closely with the Curriculum Specialist, sharing responsibilities for teaching and routine care.
A Chinese Language Teacher collaborates with the Curriculum Specialist in the classroom, primarily responsible for teaching Chinese as a second language.
Qualifications and Skills:
- At least a Diploma in Preschool Teaching
- Strong communication skills in spoken and written English, or Chinese (for Chinese Curriculum Language Teachers)
- Strong interpersonal skills to work with staff, professionals, parents, families, and community partners from diverse backgrounds
- Experience is preferred but not mandatory; highly motivated, energetic, and passionate about children's learning and development
Roles and Responsibilities:
Developing the Whole Child
- Collaborate with CS to plan and implement age-appropriate curricula based on Odyssey’s teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs
- Apply and evaluate positive classroom management strategies
- Support ongoing classroom observations to plan targeted strategies for diverse needs
- Foster trusting, respectful relationships with children through positive interactions
- Assist in designing and setting up an optimal learning environment
Health, Safety, and Nutrition
- Follow operational procedures to ensure children’s health, safety, nutrition, and hygiene standards are met
Collaborating with Families and Communities
- Engage in daily communication to build rapport with families and foster personalized interactions
- Participate in initiatives involving families and community stakeholders
Building Professional Capacity
- Engage in continuous professional learning and reflective practice
- Apply ECE ethics and professionalism aligned with Odyssey’s philosophy and values
Teamwork and Collaboration
- Contribute to effective and collaborative team efforts within the classroom and school
Visioning and Planning
- Embrace and promote Odyssey’s vision, mission, and core values in daily practices
- Participate in school outreach, community events, and home-school partnerships