Job Description

Do you believe in the potential of the next generation and want to play a part in building nurturing environments for young children to grow into their unique identities?

We are looking for an educator to inspire learning in our children. An educator who aspires to bring life, love, and laughter into our classrooms and community. An educator who truly believes in the transforming power of education.

If that resonates with you, join us today!

About APS

Anglican Preschool Services (APS) is a faith-based preschool operator and an entity of the Anglican Diocese of Singapore. We operate 19 preschools including Little Seeds Preschool, St Hilda\'s Kindergarten, St James\' Church Kindergarten, St Paul\'s Church Kindergarten, and The Ascension Kindergarten.

We seek to serve the community through high quality, values-based early childhood education. We are dedicated to sowing seeds and transforming lives within our nurturing environment so each child can discover their unique potential, and are looking for like-minded, passionate individuals who want to join us on this journey.

We are a community of learners and life-givers, and there is a sense of family here at APS. We have a safe space where all staff members can share their hearts openly and know that they are always being considered. We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for people not just here to teach or do a job, but to learn. We desire to grow reflective and thoughtful team members who are stirred by a passion for education.

Responsibilities:

• Bring to life our curriculum \xe2\x80\x93 plan and prepare needed materials for the learning experiences
• Manage the classroom
• Safeguard and ensure our children are always treated with honour and respect
• Design and create a classroom environment conducive for learning and the holistic development of children
• Establish quality routine care
• Observe and record every child\xe2\x80\x99s progress
• Foster long term partnerships with parents to best support children
• Collaborate with colleagues to support your centre
• Be present at all related meetings and participate in team planning sessions
• Be a good role model to children and fellow colleagues
• Uphold a high standard of professional competence through continual Professional Development
  

Requirements

Professional Qualifications:

• EY2 / L1 / L2 certified
• Minimum a Diploma or Certificate Early Childhood Care and Education - Teaching (DECCE-T, CECCE), Advanced Certificate in Early Years (ACEY).
• We welcome applicants interested to pursue these qualifications.
  

Academic Qualifications:

• Minimum GCE \xe2\x80\x98O\xe2\x80\x99 Levels (preferably 5 credits) / equivalent secondary qualification
  

Language Proficiency:

• GCE \xe2\x80\x98O\xe2\x80\x99 Level credit in English / equivalent language qualifications
  

You will fit the bill if you are...

Approachable and accessible You enjoy engaging with everyone in our community from our parents to teachers, to centre cooks. And they enjoy conversations with you.

At home in a dynamic and fast paced space We are a fast-growing organisation; every day can look a little different. It is an exciting season for us!

A communicator You enjoy conversing with people and making connections.

A go getter with a growth mindset You believe in possibilities. You see failure as learning opportunities. You appreciate the need for hard work. You push through challenges. You want to build people up.

A planner and problem solver You look ahead, navigate the road bumps, and find multiple pathways to one destination.

A team player You appreciate the contributions of others and are happy to work independently when the occasion calls for it. You actively look to value add to situations but are sensitive enough to know it is time to take a step back. You believe in the power of community and collaborations.

Deeply respectful of children You listen closely to what children have to say, how they may feel or what is on their minds.

Flexible and adaptable You are willing to stand in the gap and go to where the teaching needs are.

One that aspires to inspire You believe in each child\xe2\x80\x99s potential. You respect that every child is made unique and has their own sets of gifts.

We would love to have you join our family!

Do include the following in your Resume

• Academic & Professional Qualifications
• Work and Volunteering experiences
• Skills and References

We apologise that only shortlisted applicants are notified.