Walk-in || Foundational Years Teacher

Role & responsibilities

• Create a warm, safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment that supports holistic child development.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate, play-based and experiential learning activities.
• Support childrens cognitive, language, physical, social, and emotional development.
• Observe, assess, and document childrens learning, progress, and individual needs.
• Encourage curiosity, creativity, communication, independence, and positive behaviour.
• Use engaging teaching strategies to make learning meaningful and enjoyable.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children and understand their individual learning styles.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding childrens development, progress, and well-being.
• Maintain accurate classroom records, portfolios, and developmental observations.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers, coordinators, and support staff to enhance learning outcomes.
• Ensure high standards of child safety, hygiene, safeguarding, and emotional well-being.
• Participate in school events, celebrations, workshops, and professional development initiatives.
• Demonstrate patience, empathy, professionalism, and a genuine passion for early childhood education.

Preferred candidate profile

• Graduate/Postgraduate with NTT in Early Childhood Education, Montessori, Psychology, Education, or a related field.
• 35 years of experience working with children in the Foundational Years/Early Years segment.
• Strong understanding of child development and age-appropriate, play-based learning approaches.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Warm, patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach towards young learners.
• Creative and enthusiastic, with the ability to design engaging and experiential learning activities.
• Ability to observe, assess, and document children’s developmental progress.
• Strong classroom management and organisational skills.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and child-friendly learning environment.
• Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a school team.
• Proficiency in English is preferred.
• Passionate about early childhood education and committed to continuous professional growth.