Job Description
Nurtured Nest is looking for a passionate Nature Enthusiast Preschool Mandarin Teacher! We are a RE Inspired Forest Preschool based on nature, play and inquiry learning approach. We spend all mornings outdoor with our children. We also go to the forest with the little ones on a weekly basis to identify some wild animals, splash around, climb trees, dig for some earthworms, jump in a puddle of mud and many more! We strongly believe that children learn through play and if you are on board with this idea too, kindly email us your resume and cover letter.
Requirements:
- Candidate who demonstrate passion, creativity and is constantly on the ground with children.
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Care and Education / Arts / Teaching
- At least 5 years of teaching experience in a preschool setting is preferred.
- Excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work independently and in a team
- Open-minded, willingness to learn about the Reggio Emilia approach to teaching and adaptable to change.
- Receptive to feedback and suggestions.
Job Responsibilities:
- To execute professional duties and responsibilities in accordance with the school’s policies and guidelines
- To uphold the school’s vision, mission, philosophy and maintain professionalism as an educator at all times.
- Undertake the responsibility of teaching and be fully committed in motivating children’s interest in Mandarin Language.
- Be responsible in maintaining the classroom environment and overall quality of the school.
- Encourage children to be involved in their learning by planning and implementing lessons catered to their needs and interests.
- Source and provide appropriate learning materials and teaching aids to provide an enriching learning process for children.
- Work as a supportive learner and facilitator alongside children and create invitations to spark their learning.
- Work collaboratively with the class teacher and principal in developing a comprehensive portfolio of children’s learning and developmental milestones for progress review during parent-teacher-conference. Educators are to maintain observation records and achievement of children to support these documentations and provide them whenever required.
- Establish a strong and positive partnership with parents.
- Collaborate, respect and maintain positive relationship with all staff and the management team to provide a healthy working environment.
