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

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.

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.
• Monitor the progress of students and communicate with teachers, parents, and administration.
• Maintain 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, school newsletters and checking emails regularly.

Students

• Instruct students in large or small groups, on a daily basis as part of the established educational program.
• Assist in the development of or develop daily instructional plans.
• Provide one-on-one support with individual children.
• Conduct small group work (spelling, phonics, sight words, math games, etc.)
• Monitor and supervise students.
• Roam the class during independent activities.
• Manage and interact with children in a positive and supportive manner.

General

• Attend weekly staff meetings.
• Assist with pick up and drop off of students with the class teacher.
• Undertake playground supervision as per the duty roster, ensuring expectations are being consistently reinforced.
• Attend carnivals, special events, and excursions as organized.

Labels and Displays

• Update and change displays in classrooms and shared areas.

Materials and Supplies

• Ensure sufficient basic supplies are available and easily accessible.
• Maintain storage and tidiness of materials in Math and Language areas.
• Prepare art and craft materials as required.
• Cover books, mend books, and resources where necessary.
• Assist in the preparation and creation of teaching aids.

Administrative

• Coordinate filing, typing, bulletin boards, and inventories at the assigned grade level.
• Assist with ICT requirements.
• Assist with students’ portfolios.
• Lead classroom routines.
• Photocopying and producing booklets.

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.
• Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia and English, proficiency in Mandarin 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.

Program and Daycare Supervision

• Supervise and monitor the Health and Safety of all children in the Daycare Programme.
• Ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of the Napping Room including the sleeping cots.

Programme Administration and Operation

• Oversee the daily routine, including taking attendance and supervising children during meal time and activities.
• 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.
• Teach and encourage good behavior and basic manners.

Essential Reporting to Head of School (