Early Years Class Teacher

MAIN PURPOSE  

Tes is supporting the appointment of an experienced candidate to cover the position of Early Years Class Teacher at an nursery based in China. The school are looking for candidates who understand collaboration and the importance of meaningful relationships as a means to strive for excellence in both their own professional development and for first class provision for all children. Successful candidates will have the energy, experience, and passion to help realise their own and the school's aspirations.

At this school, educators are recognized as role models within, between and beyond the nursery, building a strong sense of community, whilst being responsive to children, families, and partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Early Years Class Teacher will be contributing the development in the nursery for children 2-6 years of age, with extensive knowledge in the appropriate milestones for children within this age group. Placing the image of the child firmly at the centre, educators have experience and confidence in educating children with individual goals, dreams and impressions of the world around them - working successfully with their families and other experts in the community.

An imaginative and creative approach to early childhood education is practiced in their classrooms and class teacher will be working in close partnership with their teaching team using a responsive project-based philosophy that encourages children to make their own discoveries, experience collaboration, and have confidence in their independence. Children, families, teachers, and the environment form a complete circle of learning inspiring all to join in the process.

• Contribute to a settings that is underpinned by an image of a strong and capable child.
• Plan an inspiring classroom environment that fosters independence, inquiry and learning progression.
• Demonstrate an interest and ability in using the Early Years Foundation Stage EYFS.
• Document the experiences of all children by making learning visible via learning stories, reflective journals, transcribing pupil’s work, observations and narratives.
• Build on the interests of children through listening and reflecting within a coteaching partnership.
• Use technology with children as a tool for learning, organising ideas and sharing with the wider community.
• Take advantage of serendipitous happenings and be flexible enough to extend learning at these times.
• Ensure each child has a sense of belonging within the classroom. 
• Use a strength based approach in assessment and reporting.
• Adhere to student-to-teacher ratios throughout the day.
• Maintain the highest standards of care, child protection and safeguarding at all times by upholding the 3Ps: Protection, Provision and Participation as outlined in UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
• Understand the importance of building authentic relationships with families, knowing such understandings can lead to greater learning outcomes for children.
• Communicate with families and the wider community about the program, including presentations, workshops, through online platforms and parent meetings.
• Design a classroom environment that is ordered, inviting and beautiful.
• Maintain respect for the learning environment and resources, both indoors and outdoors.
• Order resources to support and extend learning in the classroom, the learning spaces and community. 

BASIC QUALIFICATION

Education: Bachelor’s degree and relevant teaching

Teacher Qualification: Must have Teacher License

Major: Early Childhood Education

Language: English

Experience: At least two years’ experience in early years, with a proven pedagogy to a reflective and responsive learning environment; Experience working cross culturally an advantage; Familiarity with the philosophies of the schools of Reggio Emilia is preferred

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity and 'Quick Apply' below! For more information please contact managedrecruit@tes.com REF EW1620988