Roles & Responsibilities
Job Title : Form Teacher - Permanent Part-time (8am to 11.30am)
Job Description :
The Nursery Form Teacher is responsible for leading the holistic development, learning, and care of a class of 3- to 4-year-old children during one session (morning or afternoon). The teacher plans, implements, and evaluates developmentally appropriate curriculum experiences, fosters a nurturing classroom environment, and partners closely with families to support children’s growth in alignment with the centre’s values and ECDA regulations.
Key Responsibilities :
- Plan, prepare, and deliver daily lessons and learning experiences that promote children's physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual development.
- Create and maintain a safe, engaging, and age-appropriate classroom environment.
- Observe, assess, and document children’s learning progress regularly using appropriate methods (e.g., learning stories, portfolios).
- Manage classroom routines and transitions smoothly (e.g., arrival, snack, toileting, dismissal).
- Establish warm, respectful, and responsive relationships with children.
- Communicate regularly with parents / guardians about children’s progress, concerns, and centre activities.
- Collaborate with assistant teachers, other form teachers, and the leadership team to ensure consistency and quality in care and teaching.
- Prepare learning materials, displays, and teaching resources.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and centre events.
- Adhere to all ECDA, SPARK, and centre policies, including child safety and well-being standards.
Requirements :
Minimum Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education – Teaching (DECCE-T) or equivalent recognised by ECDA.Must be ECDA-certified as L2 Early Childhood Educator .At least 1 year of teaching experience with preschool-age children (preferred but not mandatory).Strong understanding of child development theories and early childhood pedagogy (including knowledge of Singapore’s NEL Framework and SPARK Quality Rating Scale expectations).Ability to design differentiated learning to meet the diverse needs of young children.Good spoken and written communication skills in English and Chinese.Commitment to nurturing children's love for learning in a faith-based environment for Catholic preschools.First Aid certification for preschoolers (preferred).Responsible, caring, creative, and collaborative.Tell employers what skills you have
Childcare
Child Development
Leadership
Verbal Communication
Classroom
Teaching
Classroom Management
Interpersonal Skills
Early Childhood Education
Approachable
First Aid
Teaching Experience
Wellbeing
Microsoft Word
Able To Work Independently