Infant Care Teacher (Odyssey The Global Preschool- Fourth Avenue)
An Infant Teacher at Odyssey is a passionate early childhood educator dedicated to nurturing young children. The role involves working closely with the Infant Curriculum Specialist (CS) and a team of infant teachers, sharing caregiving and interaction responsibilities to create a warm, supportive learning environment.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Advanced Certificate in Early Years (ACEY)
- Strong communication skills in spoken and written English (or Chinese for Chinese Infant Teachers)
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with staff, parents, families, and community partners from diverse backgrounds
- Highly motivated, energetic, and passionate about promoting children’s learning and development
- Teaching experience is a plus, but not mandatory
Roles and Responsibilities:
1. Developing the Whole Child – Curriculum and Pedagogy
- Collaborate with the CS and teaching team to plan and implement an age-appropriate curriculum that aligns with Odyssey’s teaching approaches and pedagogy.
- Use ongoing observations of children to develop intentional and differentiated strategies tailored to their individual needs.
- Foster trusting, respectful, and responsive interactions with children, building strong relationships.
2. Learning Environment
- Work with the team to design and create an optimal learning environment that supports children's growth and development.
3. Health, Safety, and Nutrition
- Ensure adherence to operational procedures and standards related to health, safety, nutrition, and hygiene, maintaining the highest level of care for the children.
Collaborating with Families and Communities:
1. Family and Community Partnerships
- Build strong, collaborative partnerships with families to ensure continuity of care between home and school.
- Engage in customer-centric communication, ensuring personalized, meaningful interactions with families.
- Support and participate in school-community initiatives that strengthen family-school connections.
Building Professional Capacity:
1. Professional Mastery
- Commit to continuous professional development through reflective practice, networking, and collaboration within the school’s learning community.
2. Professional Values and Ethics
- Uphold and demonstrate ethical values and professionalism aligned with Odyssey’s programme philosophy and core values.
Building Organizational Capacity:
1. Teamwork and Collaboration
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture in the infant room and across the school.
2. Vision and Planning
- Embrace and embody Odyssey’s vision, mission, and core values in daily practice.
- Support the school’s outreach initiatives, including participation in school events, home-school partnerships, and parent education programmes.
