Associate Teacher

Job Description
An Associate Teacher will work collaboratively with the class group of teachers and be accountable to the Core Teacher for all matters regarding the class.

• Presenting as a professional and committed staff member
  
• Assistance in establishing an effective and responsive classroom environment where children are active participants
  
• Contributing to maintaining a positive learning environment
  
• Observe children in play in order to assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the child centred curriculum for both the indoor and outdoor learning environments
  
• Responsible for small group learning experiences
  
• Assist in supporting the positive development of children’s social competencies
  
• Assist in the routine care of children (meal, toileting, rest)
  
• Maintain positive relationships with family
  
• Maintenance of materials, resources and equipments in classrooms
  
• Assist in the professional documentation and display of children’s work
  
• Support and maintain positive classroom relationships where all members of the class are respected and valued
  
• Assist and support all preschool functions
  
• Work as an active and participatory team member
  
• All duty of care responsibilities
  
• All legal responsibilities
  
• Attend staff meetings
  
• Actively participate in on-going professional development

Qualifications:

• Minimum Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education - Teaching (English) or its equivalent
• Certified by ECDA or MOE at L2 category.
• Entry level candidates are welcome to apply.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work well independently as well as within a team