Preschool Educator (English)

JOB DESCRIPTION 

The Preschool Educator effectively creates a secure and quality learning environment for the children through nurturing trusting and respectful relationships with them. He/She enriches children’s learning by co-designing and implementing a developmentally and culturally appropriate curricula, while effectively integrating innovative teaching and learning practices. He/She 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.  
 
As an experienced Early Childhood Educator, He/She guides the junior educators in enhancing their professional practice. He/She provides suggestions and ideas to improve professional development in the Centre, while also contributesing to the Centre’s culture of collaboration and collegiality. 

1 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 

2 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  

3 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 

4 Conduct routine caregiving  

• Review results of caregiving assessment 

• Review caregiving in accordance with standards and procedures 

• Evaluate routine caregiving improvement opportunities 

5 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 Requirements:

• Possess at least Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECH) or Diploma in Child Psychology & Early Education (CPEE) or Diploma in Early Childhood Studies (ECS) or Diploma in Early Childhood Development & Education (ECDE) or Higher NITEC in Early Childhood Education

• Possess the following attributes:

1. Resilence: manages a variety of tasks and challenges as well as new circumstances from time to time

2. In a Team (collaborative): collaboration with peers and possesses good interpersonal skills to work well with various stakeholders

3. Passion for Children: the enthusiasm, dedication and desire to make a difference in child’s growth, development and well-being

4. Professionalism: strives for excellence in his/her duties and display strong integrity and accountability towards his/her duties

5. Love for Learning: pursues lifelong learning and engages in reflective practice

6. Empathy: embraces diversity, shows empathy and respect towards children and their families, various stakeholders and the community

A good employment benefit and career growth awaits the successful applicants.
 

• Yearly Performance and Bonus

• Guided Learning & Mentor Plan

• Fun and Loving Environment

For more information, you may visit our Skool4kidz website link below:https://skool4kidz.com.sg/
We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.