Infant Care Educator

Roles & Responsibilities

At Canossaville Preschool, we believe in forming the hearts and minds of children so that they will be empowered learners and compassionate leaders. To achieve this, we believe in having close partnerships with our families and stakeholders of the child so that they will receive holistic care and education.

Being part of the preschool team, you will nurture children of diverse backgrounds and needs through supporting and assisting main class teachers in providing integrated and differentiated learning experiences. You will be part of the classroom team that engages and partners parents and various community partners to extend children’s learning beyond the classroom. You will also grow reflectively and professionally as an educator through in-house and external trainings, workshops and conferences.

Critical Work Functions:

Care and Education of Young Children
Stay attuned and responsive to the needs of babies and infants between 2 and 18 months of age
Set up and maintain a safe, hygienic, nurturing and quality environment to provide the best possible care to children under their charge, and to support their learning and growth
Plan and implement curriculum and programmes that are appropriate for the child’s development, including identifying emerging trends to keep innovating. This includes developing initiatives, practices and learning materials to enhance quality of learning environment
Monitor infant development by observing and documenting infant’s progress, including their physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development

Working in Teams
Work collaboratively with allied health professionals to ensure recommended strategies are carried out
Participate during team meetings with Preschool Teachers, Allied Health Professionals and EI Educators

Health, Safety and Nutrition
Adhere to operational functions and SOPs pertaining to children’s care and well-being to meet health, safety and nutrition and hygiene standards and expectations of the programme

Collaboration with Stakeholders
Participate in the implementation of collaborative efforts amongst families and community stakeholders

Engage and support initiatives and collaborative efforts with stakeholders

Resource Planning
Utilise resources in a cost-effective manner
Monitor and maintain assessments and resources

Internal Processes
Comply with established policies, procedures, processes and workflows

Tell employers what skills you have

Ethical Conduct and Professional Integrity
Interpersonal Skills
Resource Planning
Reflective Practice for Educators
Team Involvement
Health, Safety and Nutrition
Patience
Collaboration With Stakeholders
health & Hygiene standards
maintain safe and secure environment