Preschool Educator (Malay/Tamil MTL)

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 Centre • Identify opportunities to collaborate with families to ensure continuity of care and learning between the home and the Centre 3 Manage family and community programmes • Develop outreach activities to promote Centre programmes and services • Guide the execution of collaborative projects with families and community stakeholders • Evaluate family and community initiatives and programmes for improvements 4 Conduct routine caregiving • Review results of caregiving assessment • Review caregiving in accordance with standards and procedures • Evaluate routine caregiving improvement opportunities 5 Uplift professional practice • Co-develop appropriate teaching and caregiving methods based on emerging sector trends, technologies and tools • Analyse areas for improvements for professional practice • Propose improvements to professional development and service quality improvement activities • Promote Centre's vision, mission and values Job Requirements: • Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education - Teaching (DECCE-T) in English or its equivalent and a minimum GCE 'O' Level B4 grade for Chinese, Malay or Tamil Language and C6 for English Language • Great team player. Good communication and classroom management skills. Work Locations: • Woodlands Working Hours: • Rotating Shift: 7am to 7pm (M to F),