Infant Care Teacher

Job Title: Infant Care Main Teacher

Reports To: Centre Principal / Vice Principal / Lead Senior Teacher Work Location: Pasir Ris

We are looking for a nurturing and experienced Infant Care Main Teacher to perform daily routine care and provide the best possible care to babies under her charge, creating a safe and engaging learner-centred environment in line with the Josiah Way and the ECDA ECE Framework.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily routine care and provide the best possible care to babies under her charge
• Create a safe and nurturing learner-centred environment where babies can explore, experiment, and interact with teachers and peers to learn and acquire skills and knowledge
• Plan and implement the curriculum under the guidance of the Centre Principal to ensure a well-run, purposeful, engaging and child-centred programme responsive to babies' needs, in accordance with the Josiah Way and the ECDA ECE Framework
• Participate actively in assessing the needs of the babies
• Role-model professionalism in appearance, speech and action
• Establish good relationships with parents as partners in care and education
• Work with and support the Principal and other staff at the Centre in enhancing the quality of babies' care and educational experience, such as preparing scrapbooks, progress reports, and Parent-Teacher Meetings
• Contribute one's talents and professional expertise towards the Centre's initiatives, care systems, educational programmes and projects
• Work with the Centre Principal and other stakeholders in all marketing activities carried out by the Centre
• Keep abreast of the latest care and educational developments and continually upgrade one's skills and knowledge
• Get involved in simple action research projects

Requirements

• Fulfil ECDA's Training Requirements for the Infant/Toddler track — e.g. WSQ Advanced Certificate in Early Years (Infant/Toddler Care) [ACEY-IT], or Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (Infant/Toddler) [DECCE-IT / ADECCE-IT], or an ECDA-recognised equivalent
• Registered with ECDA as an Infant Educarer/Teacher
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Medical/health clearance to work with children
• Good command of English
• Willing to undergo a criminal background check