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

1. 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

1. Conduct routine caregiving

• Review results of caregiving assessment
• Review caregiving in accordance with standards and procedures
• Evaluate routine caregiving improvement opportunities

1. 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