Primary Objectives of Position
The Preschool Teacher is responsible for delivering lessons for all levels, preparing learning resources and materials, ensuring well-being and safety of the children, taking responsibility for their daily routine, and contributing to School and Parent partnership activities.
Responsibilities
1. Teaching and Learning
- Deliver appropriate lessons for all levels of classes, demonstrating a variety of teaching techniques according to curriculum guidelines
- Conduct literacy program after carrying one-off testing for the individual children on language ability.
- Prepare appropriate learning activities, resources, and materials for all levels of classes
- Complete the lesson plan evaluation form to self-reflect if the lesson conducted has been effective and learning objectives have been met
- Participate in setting up and up-keeping of learning centers (eg. Math, Science, English, Chinese, Art & Crafts) to facilitate children's learning
- Source suitable material for display at school and update it according to focus on teaching content and children's interest.
- Monitor the development of the children and update children's developmental profile
- Conduct Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTC).
2. Well-being of Children
- Ensure the well-being and safety of the children in all domains of children's development
- Interact with children in an effective and nurturing manner
- Be responsible and facilitate the conduct of daily care routine for the children which includes meal time, milk feeds, baths, diaper changing, temperature checks, and administering medicine
3. Engaging Parents & Community
- Work in partnership with parents and the community in the holistic development of their children
- Plan and prepare monthly newsletter or update the class blog
- Communicate with parents through a communication book and encourage parents' involvement in centre events
4. Other Responsibilities
- Centre Activities and Events
- Contribute actively to centre events and activities eg. Planning field trip
- Carry out class administration duties as and when necessary
- To assist in ad-hoc projects/committees as and when required by the Principal and Assistant Director
- To perform any other duties as directed by the Director/CEO
The above activities are by no means exhaustive and are subject to amendment whenever needed.
Requirements
- Minimum Degree/Diploma in Preschool Education (DPE-T) or Early Childhood Care Education (DECCE) or equivalent
- 5 credits in English and Mother Tongue in GCE O Levels
- Minimum 2-3 years of working experience in early childhood settings
- Adequate knowledge of current early childhood care and education development theories, research, and practices
- Good communication and classroom management skills
- Creative and passionate in an inclusive preschool education
- Enjoys working with young children and is able to work well with families.
