Roles & Responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
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 Early Childhood Educator, He / She guides the junior educators in enhancing their professional practice. He / She provides suggestions and ideas to improve professional development in the Centre, while also contributesing to the Centre’s culture of collaboration and collegiality.
1. Plan and implement curriculum and programmes
- Plan developmentally appropriate teaching, learning and caregiving activities aligned to the relevant curricula frameworks
- Review results of learning needs assessment
- Guide juniors in engaging children meaningfully in accordance with the curriculum and pedagogical frameworks
- Customise classroom management strategies
- Design quality learning environment with developmentally appropriate learning materials and resources
- Review health, safety, nutritional and hygiene practices in accordance with standards and procedures
- Identify potential teaching and learning methods, tools and assistive technology based on emerging trends in the sector
- Evaluate documentations of children's learning and development to better inform planning and teaching
2. Build stakeholder relationships and partnerships
Execute communication strategies and policies to foster a culture of collaboration within the CentreIdentify opportunities to collaborate with families to ensure continuity of care and learning between the home and the Centre3 . Manage family and community programmes
Develop outreach activities to promote Centre programmes and servicesGuide the execution of collaborative projects with families and community stakeholdersEvaluate family and community initiatives and programmes for improvements4. Conduct routine caregiving
Review results of caregiving assessmentReview caregiving in accordance with standards and proceduresEvaluate routine caregiving improvement opportunities5. Uplift professional practice
Co-develop appropriate teaching and caregiving methods based on emerging sector trends, technologies and toolsAnalyse areas for improvements for professional practicePropose improvements to professional development and service quality improvement activitiesPromote Centre's vision, mission and valuesJob Requirements :
Possess at least Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECH) or Diploma in Child Psychology & Early Education (CPEE) or Diploma in Early Childhood Studies (ECS) or Diploma in Early Childhood Development & Education (ECDE) or Higher NITEC in Early Childhood EducationPossess the following attributes :Resilence : manages a variety of tasks and challenges as well as new circumstances from time to timeIn a Team (collaborative) : collaboration with peers and possesses good interpersonal skills to work well with various stakeholdersPassion for Children : the enthusiasm, dedication and desire to make a difference in child’s growth, development and well-beingProfessionalism : strives for excellence in his / her duties and display strong integrity and accountability towards his / her dutiesLove for Learning : pursues lifelong learning and engages in reflective practiceEmpathy : embraces diversity, shows empathy and respect towards children and their families, various stakeholders and the communityTell employers what skills you have
Childcare
Psychology
Teaching
Tolerance
Work Well Independently
Literacy
Classroom Management
Interpersonal Skills
Early Childhood Education
First Aid
Writing
Wellbeing
Team Player
Microsoft Word