Early Years Educator

JOB DESCRIPTION The Early Years Educator guides in responding to the needs of young children. He/She guides the junior educators in creating a secure and quality learning environment for children, and models respectful, responsive and reciprocal relationships with them. He/She is proficient in designing and implementing developmentally appropriate curricula and programmes to support the learning and developmental needs of the children. He/She establishes relationships and partnerships with families and community stakeholders to provide a holistic care and development for young children. As an experienced early childhood educator, He/She engages in ongoing professional development and reflective practice, and contributes to fostering a culture of collaboration and collegiality with relevant stakeholders. 1. Plan and implement curriculum and programmes • Plan developmentally appropriate teaching, learning and caregiving activities aligned to the relevant curricula frameworks • Design developmentally appropriate learning materials and resources to enhance quality of learning environment • Evaluate documentations of children's learning and development to better inform planning and teaching • 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 2. Build stakeholder relationships and partnerships • Foster relationships with families to facilitate the continuity of care and learning between home and Centre • Coordinate activities with families and community stakeholders • Engage families, caregivers, community stakeholders and volunteers to develop programmes and services 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: • 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 Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care & Education (ACECCE) or Higher NITEC in Early Childhood Education • Possess the following attributes: • Resilence: manages a variety of tasks and challenges as well as new circumstances from time to time • In a Team (collaborative): collaboration with peers and possesses good interpersonal skills to work well with various stakeholders • Passion for Children: the enthusiasm, dedication and desire to make a difference in child’s growth, development and well-being • Professionalism: strives for excellence in his/her duties and display strong integrity and accountability towards his/her duties • Love for Learning: pursues lifelong learning and engages in reflective practice • Empathy: embraces diversity, shows empathy and respect towards children and their families, various stakeholders and the community .