Pre-Nursery Teacher
Malvern College Pre-School Hong Kong
Hong Kong
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 13 August 2018
- Apply by:
- 2 May 2018
Job overview
The role of the Early Years Teacher (Pre-K to K3) is essentially to support in building and maintaining a successful Early Years programme within the school by providing an educational atmosphere conducive to learning and developing through the process of play-based learning and in conjunction with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)- Reggio Emilia Approach.
Major Responsibilities
- Be part of a core team to design and prepare a challenging, innovative and exciting EYFS curriculum for children entering Pre-Nursery, Kindergarten 1, or Kindergarten 2 which will enable them to flourish and achieve their potential
- Design, prepare and deliver lessons to suit the individual needs of all students using a range and balance of teaching strategies
- Promote the enjoyment of learning
- Ensure the classroom and school environment is well- managed, inviting, organized and neatly presented
- Support the outdoor Forest School Educational Program
- Nurture meaningful relationships with children and their families and provide the individual attention they need
- Assess and monitor student progress and provide clear learning targets so that all learners can see success and improve and maintain Portfolios of Learning
- Collaborate with other teachers, especially the Mandarin co-teacher of the classroom, to share new ideas, approaches and professional knowledge through staff meetings and staff PD sessions
- Communicate accurately, regularly and meaningfully with families of students in their care
- Contribute to the extra-curricular activities programme and participate in school activities such as assemblies, parent evening events, conferences, workshops and any other roles as identified by the leadership team
- Supervise the students and take on duties as required during lunch, sleep and other times as required
Requirements
- A university degree and a recognized qualification (such as PGCE) in Early Childhood Education
- Native level English speaker
- Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in Early Years education, ideally with experience in an international educational setting
- Experience in teaching second language learners
Attached documents
About Malvern College Pre-School Hong Kong
- Malvern College Pre-School Hong Kong
- Units 9-12, Coronation Circle, 1 Yau Cheung Road
- Southwest Kowloon
- Hong Kong
At Malvern College Pre-School Hong Kong we recognise the importance of the Early Years for laying a firm foundation for future learning and success. We have made it our vision to create a world-leading educational programme that is aimed at nurturing the potential in every child through a stimulating and developmental Early Years programme.
Drawing on 150 years of heritage from Malvern College UK, we envisage our youngest children developing their individual strengths through employing a personalised approach of active, play-based learning. We foster life-long learning and encouraging each child’s curiosity, kindness, resilience, self-awareness, open-mindedness, collaboration, risk-taking, independence, integrity, and humility. We provide a secure, organised yet innovative environment for children to engage in a balanced and holistic programme that includes a focus on creative, academic, sports and outdoor activities including our successful ‘Forest School’ programme.
We offer all these in the belief that your child will be more than ready for a smooth transition into full-time primary education. Our Early Years staff are experienced, caring and passionate practitioners who will provide a supportive and stimulating learning environment where children feel not only safe but happy; thus providing optimal opportunity to thrive and learn. We believe that every child is precious and unique, ready to shine and achieve his or her dreams. Here at Malvern College Pre-School Hong Kong, we believe that each child is greatness waiting to happen!
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