PRESCHOOL TEACHER

We are looking for Preschool Teachers to work in Serangoon North or Upper East Coast Road.

The Preschool Teacher effectively creates a secure and quality learning environment for the children through nurturing trusting and respectful relationships with them. The Teacher enriches children’s learning by co-designing and implementing a developmentally and culturally appropriate curricula, while effectively integrating innovative teaching and learning practices. The Teacher 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.

Work Functions include:

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.

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.

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.

Conduct routine caregiving

• Review results of caregiving assessment.
• Review caregiving in accordance with standards and procedures.
• Evaluate routine caregiving improvement opportunities.

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 Specifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education –Teaching / ACEY/ACECCE
• Minimum 1 year’s relevant work experience. Those with many years of relevant experience may be considered for Senior Teacher's position.
• Creative, loving and inspiring. A good team player. Possess strong EQ and communication skills. Capable of good classroom management.