Preschool Teacher (6 months contract)

Primary Objectives of Position The Preschool Teacher is responsible for delivering lessons for all levels, preparing learning resources and materials, ensuring well-being and safety of the children, taking responsibility for their daily routine, and contributing to School and Parent partnership activities. Responsibilities 1. Teaching and Learning · Deliver appropriate lessons for all levels of classes, demonstrating a variety of teaching techniques according to curriculum guidelines · Conduct literacy program after carrying one-off testing for the individual children on language ability. · Prepare appropriate learning activities, resources, and materials for all levels of classes · Complete the lesson plan evaluation form to self-reflect if the lesson conducted has been effective and learning objectives have been met · Participate in setting up and up-keeping of learning centers (eg. Math, Science, English, Chinese, Art & Crafts) to facilitate children's learning · Source suitable material for display at school and update it according to focus on teaching content and children's interest. · Monitor the development of the children and update children's developmental profile · Conduct Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTC). 2. Well-being of Children · Ensure the well-being and safety of the children in all domains of children's development · Interact with children in an effective and nurturing manner · Be responsible and facilitate the conduct of daily care routine for the children which includes meal time, milk feeds, baths, diaper changing, temperature checks, and administering medicine 3. Engaging Parents & Community · Work in partnership with parents and the community in the holistic development of their children · Plan and prepare monthly newsletter or update the class blog · Communicate with parents through a communication book and encourage parents' involvement in centre events 4. Other Responsibilities · Centre Activities and Events · Contribute actively to centre events and activities eg. Planning field trip · Carry out class administration duties as and when necessary · To assist in ad-hoc projects/committees as and when required by the Principal and Assistant Director · To perform any other duties as directed by the Director/CEO The above activities are by no means exhaustive and are subject to amendment whenever needed. Requirements · Minimum Degree/Diploma in Preschool Education (DPE-T) or Early Childhood Care Education (DECCE) or equivalent · 5 credits in English and Mother Tongue in GCE O Levels · Minimum 2-3 years of working experience in early childhood settings · Adequate knowledge of current early childhood care and education development theories, research, and practices · Good communication and classroom management skills · Creative and passionate in an inclusive preschool education · Enjoys working with young children and is able to work well with families.