The Role
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 Preschool Educator, he/she guides the junior educators in enhancing their professional practice. He/She provides suggestions, ideas to improve professional development in the Centre, while also contributing to the Centre’s culture of collaboration and collegiality.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the preparation of the classroom environment including pre-activity set up. Ensure the classroom materials are of superior quality and adequate in supply.
- To manage children between 18 months to 7 years old and provide high levels of interaction to promote critical thinking and positive attitudes towards learning.
- Supervise activities such as field visits and group discussions to stimulate children’ interest and broaden the understanding of their physical and social environment.
- Prepare Lesson Plans in line with the curriculum developed according to MOE Curriculum Framework for Kindergartens to provide multiple experiences and social interactions
- Able to demonstrate and use audio-visual teaching aids to present subject matter to class when necessary.
- Observe and monitor how and what children are learning and use the information to create new learning opportunities for children.
- Observe and monitor how and what children are learning and use the information to develop children’s developmental profile.
- Evaluate lessons conducted so as to determine what children know and are able to do which will help in planning appropriate lessons to enhance children’s development and learning.
- Provide support, warmth and emotional support for the children when needed.
- Instruct children in practices of personal cleanliness and self-care. Exhibit a sense of calm, consistency, grace and courtesy toward the children.
- Ensure the safety and well being of each individual child. Observe children to detect signs of ill health or emotional disturbance and to evaluate progress.
- Maintain an appropriate atmosphere of safety, learning, and fun, in line with YMCA’s philosophy.
- Any other duties or projects to be assigned by the immediate superior.
Requirements
- Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (Teaching) - Chinese Language.
- L2 Certified
- At least 1-3 Year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
- Applicants who are EY2/L1 Certified are also welcome to apply.
Location: YMCA CDC @ Toa Payoh
