Preschool Assistant Teacher

Understand the required centre operations and support P / VP / AVP/ LT / ST / ET in centre’s operations

Job Responsibilities:

CURRICULUM

Ø Maintains a safe and hygiene environment for children

Ø Identify the importance of routine activities and transitions.

Ø Recognises routine care as important learning experiences.

Ø Follows daily schedule and understand the predictability for young children.

Ø Responding to children’s initiations and requests, including nonverbal cues.

Ø Uses care-giving activities such as diapering and dressing, as an opportunity to foster healthy development through positive adult/child interactions.

Ø Recognise the importance of sensory experiences, exploration and play in children’s growth and learning.

Ø Participates in children’s play without taking over the activity.

Ø Demonstrate basic concepts of observation.

Ø Identify nonverbal cues, gestures, and moods through observation.

CONNECTING WITH FAMILIES

Ø Identify and use appropriate communication skills to communicate positively and in a manner that respects the diversity of families.

CENTRE OPERATIONS

Ø Follow basic conflict-resolution strategies during interactions with colleagues and parents.

Ø Oblige the vision, mission and core values of the centre.

Ø Know and follow all programme policies and procedures.

Ø Participate in maintaining the environment to support children’s safety and learning.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Ø Ensure Champs safety in all areas and activities. Eg: Champs are to be supervised at all times.

Ø Ensure all Champs’ hygiene at all times. Eg: Proper hand washing and food handling habits.

Ø Assist class teachers in maintenance of classroom to adhere to safety and hygiene regulations. Eg: refilling hygiene items like tissue and sanitiser and regular toy washing.

Ø Report any damage/safety hazards in classroom to class teachers

Ø To ensure cleanliness in all parts of the centre

Ø To be fully prepared for supporting class teachers during any fire evacuation exercise.

Ø Staff are patient with messiness slow eater are given time to finish food, children are encouraged to eat independently.

Ø Staff and children observe good hygiene practices.

Ø Wash hands after toileting, before/after meals and after outdoor and art activities.

Ø Proper sanitary procedures are observed during diaper changing

Ø Staff wash hands before/after diaper changing.

Ø Soiled diapers are disposed in a covered bin.

Ø Children are supervised at all times,

Ø Children are within sight, hearing and easy reach of staff Eg: Staff quickly get materials from cupboard in room)

Ø Staff’s attention is on care giving responsibilities, not on other tasks or interests.

Ø Power points are out of children’s reach or rendered harmless.

Ø There are proper storage facilities for play equipment; more than 2 staffs are present during outdoor play.

Ø Safety gates are latched at all times

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Ø Know the expectations of one’s job description and is familiar with the organisation’s personnel policies such as performance management, wages, benefits contact.

Job Requirements:

Ø Certificate / Fundamental in Early Childhood Care & Education

Ø Creative and inspiring with loving energy

Ø Excellent communication and classroom management skills

Ø Be familiar with all working curriculum documents, handbooks and policy manuals.

Ø Knowledge in educational development