Teaching Assistant - Daycare Assistant

We are currently looking for dynamic Teaching Assistants - Daycare Assistants to join our Beaconhouse family!

VACANCY (Play-based National Curriculum in an Enhanced Learning Environment)

• Teaching Assistant / Daycare Assistant – Puchong Preschool
• Teaching Assistant / Daycare Assistant – Sarah's Klang Preschool
• Teaching Assistant / Daycare Assistant – Gasing Preschool
• Teaching Assistant / Daycare Assistant – Gamuda Preschool
• Teaching Assistant / Daycare Assistant – Subang Preschool
• Teaching Assistant / Daycare Assistant – Sri Petaling Preschool
• Teaching Assistant / Daycare Assistant – BNEY Ampang/ Bangsar/ SS2

Job Requirements

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education
• SPM
• 0-3 years of overall experience in a similar role in education.
• Able to start Immediately
• Please specify the role and preschool you are applying for

Core Knowledge Required

• Understanding of how a classroom is to be run smoothly.
• Ability to coordinate well with the teacher and be prepared for the lessons that the teacher is teaching for that day.
• Observant to the needs of the children and able to identify students who need extra guidance in lessons and those who are fast learners who can motivate others with their good work.

TEACHING ASSISTANT

Working Hours:

Every Monday – Friday

8.00 am to 4.00 pm

Job Responsibilities:

Communication

• Develop a warm and nurturing relationship with students in your class. Always speak positively about a child. Talk to and listen to children appropriately.
• Monitors the progress of students and communicates with teachers, parents, and administration.
• Maintains open communication between yourself and the classroom teacher and between other school personnel.
• Work cooperatively with the class teacher and other assistants, proactively sharing skills and strengths and seeking assistance from others when required.
• Refer all questions about the curriculum or individual student progress directly to the class teacher.
• Be well informed about the daily class timetable and schedule before the beginning of the school day, check the class teacher’s daily planner each morning to become familiar with the day’s plans and specific expectations.
• Be informed about all expectations and requirements of all teacher assistants by reading staff handbooks, and school newsletters and checking emails on a regular basis.

Students

• Instructs as directed, students in large or small groups, on a daily basis as part of the established educational program.
• Assists in the development of or develops daily instructional plans.
• One-on-one support with individual children.
• Small group work (spelling, phonics, sight words, math games, etc.)
• Monitoring and supervision of students
• Roam the class during independent activities.
• Manages and interacts with children in a positive and supportive manner

General

• Attends weekly staff meetings.
• Assists with pick up and drop off of students with the class teacher (specialist lessons, library, cafeteria, bus bay, nurse, etc.).
• Undertake playground supervision as per the duty roster, ensuring expectations are being consistently reinforced.
• Attend carnivals, special events, and excursions as organized.
• Attend whole school staff meetings, carnivals, excursions, and special events as required.

DAYCARE ASSISTANT

Working Hours:

Every Monday – Friday, including school holidays

Full Time: 12.30 pm to 6.00 pm

Part-Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Job Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a Diploma, Advanced/ Higher/ Graduate Diploma in Education/ Teaching/ Early Years Education, or 3 years of practical experience as a Daycare Teacher. Fresh graduates with a passion for daycare or interest in further studies in Education are welcome to apply;
• Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia and English both written and spoken, fluent proficiency in Mandarin (both written and spoken) is a plus;
• At least 3 years of working experience in daycare;
• Has patience, flexibility, and love for children;
• Nurses with pediatric experience are welcome.

Job Responsibilities:

Daycare assistants work together with the daycare supervisor in overseeing all operations in the daycare section of the preschool. Their typical duties include caring for all the children, parent meetings, regulation compliance, and educational program development. Assistants must deal with challenging children and potentially difficult parents.

Program and Daycare Supervision

• Responsible for the supervision and monitoring of the Health and Safety of all our children in the Daycare Programme;
• To ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of the Napping Room including the sleeping cots and the related;

Programme Administration and Operation

• To oversee the daily routine. This would include taking attendance, assisting in preparing and cleaning up after lunch and afternoon tea break, supervising children during meal time and activities, showering the children, preparing children for their naps, basic needs of children, and pastoral care;
• To maintain a proper record of all children in our Full Day Programme;

Plan, Execute, and Review

• Responsible for the daily activities and learning outcomes of children under our care;
• Implement and encourage good health and hygiene practices (washing hands, toileting habits, etc.);
• Teach and encourage good behavior and basic manners;

Essential Reporting to Head of School ("HOS")

• To monitor and report on the progress of children under our care;
• To prepare Incident Reports as and when necessary - To observe the Standard Operating Procedure (“SOP”) on recording and to report all incidents occurring in the school;

We look forward to working with you.