Job Description

Role Purpose To provide a safe, secure and stimulating learning environment where learners' cognitive, physical, social and emotional needs will be met, and where their positive early learning experi Role Purpose To provide a safe, secure and stimulating learning environment where learners' cognitive, physical, social and emotional needs will be met, and where their positive early learning experiences will engender in them a love of learning. Role Responsibilities Planning, Teaching and Class Management To prepare and deliver Lorna Whiston Pre-School's bi-lingual curriculum with care and enthusiasm, in ways that facilitate active learning, excite curiosity and enrich learners' knowledge and understanding To meet the learning objectives of each programme To differentiate learning activities to meet the varying needs of the children To plan the co-delivery of the programme with your partner teacher To use relevant teaching resources to support instruction To liaise closely with the Principal on any matters concerning student development, performance or behaviour that are of concern To create a stimulating, tidy and interactive classroom To create regular displays of children's work To establish routines and enforce appropriate classroom management procedures To ensure that the children are supervised and safe at all times To serve as a positive inspiration and role model to the children, and to behave at all times in a way that is ethically sound Monitoring, Assessment, Reporting and Recording To encourage and monitor the development and progress of each individual student through informal, formative assessment and careful observation To guide and mark class work in a timely and careful manner, and to prepare portfolios of each child's work twice a year To provide students, parents and other stakeholders with appropriate and constructive feedback on progress made, both on an on-going basis and during our more formal parent-teacher meetings To maintain accurate and complete records of students' attendance, progress, development, health information and any other records required by ECDA or the preschool To evaluate how well developmental and learning objectives are being achieved on an on-going basis, and to use this evaluation to improve specific aspects of teaching and learning Activities to support the Lorna Whiston Brand To be an ambassador for LWPS To build a strong and positive rapport with students and parents that encourages confidence, student retention and customer loyalty To participate in field trips and school events that enrich the children's learning To participate in company marketing initiatives and events, community and charitable work and social activities that are organized or supported by LWPS and LWS To participate in school meetings and parent-teacher meetings To liaise with colleagues on areas requiring collaboration, and to work flexibly and willingly for the good of the preschool To establish effective and professional working relationships and set a good example through presentation and through professional conduct Continued Professional Development To keep up to date with developments in Early Childhood Education, and to suggest relevant changes and improvements to the LWPS curriculum To participate and show a commitment to on-going personal professional development To support and mentor new or less experienced staff .Any other duties that may reasonably be expected of someone in your position in another preschool. Skills and Qualifications Strong teaching skills in language to children Strong communication and interpersonal skills Excellent organizational and time-management skills Flexibility, energy, enthusiasm and patience Compassion and understanding Imagination and creativity and a sense of humour Ability to nurture children and build their self esteem Ability to engage children and deal with them in a positive and caring manner Strong language skills (oral and written) Minimum Diploma in Early Childhood qualification that is recognised by ECDA Role Information Reports to: Principal Location: Kallang Working hours: Single Session (1pm to 7pm - Monday to Friday) with 1 hour of level planning a week / Saturdays (7.00am to 2.00pm)