Infant Care Educator
At Canossaville Preschool, we believe in forming the hearts and minds of children so that they will be empowered learners and compassionate leaders. To achieve this, we believe in having close partnerships with our families and stakeholders of the child so that they will receive holistic care and education.
Being part of the preschool team, you will nurture children of diverse backgrounds and needs through supporting and assisting main class teachers in providing integrated and differentiated learning experiences. You will be part of the classroom team that engages and partners parents and various community partners to extend children’s learning beyond the classroom. You will also grow reflectively and professionally as an educator through in-house and external trainings, workshops and conferences.
Critical Work Functions:
Care and Education of Young Children
- Stay attuned and responsive to the needs of babies and infants between 2 and 18 months of age
- Set up and maintain a safe, hygienic, nurturing and quality environment to provide the best possible care to children under their charge, and to support their learning and growth
- Plan and implement curriculum and programmes that are appropriate for the child’s development, including identifying emerging trends to keep innovating. This includes developing initiatives, practices and learning materials to enhance quality of learning environment
- Monitor infant development by observing and documenting infant’s progress, including their physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development
Working in Teams
- Work collaboratively with allied health professionals to ensure recommended strategies are carried out
- Participate during team meetings with Preschool Teachers, Allied Health Professionals and EI Educators
Health, Safety and Nutrition
- Adhere to operational functions and SOPs pertaining to children’s care and well-being to meet health, safety and nutrition and hygiene standards and expectations of the programme
Collaboration with Stakeholders
- Participate in the implementation of collaborative efforts amongst families and community stakeholders
- Engage and support initiatives and collaborative efforts with stakeholders
Resource Planning
- Utilise resources in a cost-effective manner
- Monitor and maintain assessments and resources
Internal Processes
- Comply with established policies, procedures, processes and workflows