Evaluate overall curriculum
Job Responsibilities:
CURRICULUM
ร Observes and evaluates the environment to make necessary modifications where necessary to meet the needs of the children.
ร Plans and creates indoor and outdoor learning environments that are intentionally designed to meet curriculum goals and learning outcomes.
ร Evaluates and ensures that the use of materials and equipment meet programme goals and centre philosophy.
ร Collaborates with colleagues and families to modify and implement changes to the schedules according to childrenโs needs.
ร Develops programme schedules that meet childrenโs needs and support smooth transition.
ร Provide guidance to staff on responsive and sensitive engagement in their interactions with children and activities.
ร Guide staff to use specific references when giving praise, encouragement and acknowledgement.
ร Evaluate the implementation of curriculum by staff.
CONNECTING WITH FAMILIES
ร Reviews and adjust home-school programme to better meet familyโs needs.
ร Develop and implement family programmes through constant feedback and evaluation.
ร Reviews and evaluates the various conflict resolution strategies used, and shares information with colleagues.
ร Employ strategies to build networks among families in the centre and community.
ร Develops a mentoring programme for staff to deal effectively with all types of families.
CENTRE OPERATIONS
ร Support the implementation of the Child Care Act and Regulations, Licensing Instrument, Early Years Development Framework and any other initiatives that apply to improving programme and facilities.
ร Implement quality standard for ECCE programme in centre.
ร Handle centre tour; operation portion
FINANCE
ร Assisting in budgeting of centreโs income and expenditure.
ร Know the requirements such as fees, subsidy.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
ร Fire extinguishers are functional at all times.
ร Toiletries (eg. Liquid soap and toilet paper) and hand drying facilities are available and easily accessible.
ร Proper maintenance and ensure all levels of administration of medicine forms are up-to-date. Documents must be available for inspections at all times.
ร Liquid hand soap and hand-drying facilities / paper towels are available and within easy reach of children. Posters of proper hand washing procedures are prominently displayed at childrenโs eye-level near the hand washing area.
ร Maintains records for daily health checks for children upon their arrival.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
ร Participate in mentoring peers and other colleagues.
ร Induction programme for new staff and colleagues on centreโs policies and procedures.
ร Facilitate exchange of professional ideas for discussion among colleagues.
ร Influences staff to join in efforts for continuous improvement and change.
ร Participates in hiring processes.
ร Conduct assessment of staff to identify ways to maintain a positive organisation climate and work environment.
Job Requirements:
ร Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education with DPL
ร Creative and inspiring with loving energy
ร Excellent communication and classroom management skills
ร Be familiar with all working curriculum documents, handbooks and policy manuals.
ร Knowledge in educational development / cognitive psychology
ร Bilingual in English & Chinese