We are looking for a cheerful and vibrant team player who is passionate about facilitating early childhood education through the Montessori Method of teaching. Our Centre is located at 15 Serangoon North Avenue 5 #04-00 Singapore 554360
Job Responsibilities
Children’s Learning & Development
- Prepare lesson plans with clear objectives and learning outcomes according to the Montessori philosophy that will engage children and to meet varying needs of children.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment.
- Develop and shape children’s character and moral values.
Custodial Care
- Ensure children are supervised at all times.
- Teach proper eating habits and personal hygiene.
- Implement positive discipline if the needs arise.
- Attend to children’s basic needs by providing routine care to the children.
Class Management
- Establish and implement rules for behaviour and procedure for maintaining order.
- Develop a classroom management system to ensure class runs smoothly.
- Implement positive discipline if the needs arise.
- Oversee children’s interaction with each other. Implement positive discipline if the needs arise.
Evaluation
- Observe and evaluate children’s performance, behaviour, social development and physical health and make note of progress.
- Conduct assessment of children’s abilities and progress.
- Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisor, parents/guardians for follow-up.
- Prepare reports and portfolios on children.
- Manage class parents’ portal.
Environment
- Ensure classroom, equipment and facilities are clean, well-maintained, safe and secure at all times.
- Design and decorate classroom to ensure that it is current and maintained it according to the guidelines of the centre.
- Organise and label materials, and display children’s work in a manner appropriate for their age and perception.
- Perform basic cleaning duties such as disinfecting toys and equipment or cleaning up areas after mealtimes or snacks.
- Be familiar with emergency procedures.
- Render first aid when necessary.
Communication
- Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children can understand.
- Prepare periodic progress reports and conduct parent-teacher conference.
- Address parent questions and concerns.
- Contribute articles to the Centre’s newsletter for parents.
Job Requirements
- Minimum Diploma in Montessori Teaching.
- DECCE-T, ACEY or FCECCE will be an added advantage.
- At least 1 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
- Patience, flexibility and love for children.