Experienced Female Toddler Teacher at Millie's International School

EXPERIENCED FEMALE TODDLER TEACHER

As a Toddler Teacher you will be required to work with children between the ages of 15 months – 2 years

QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• A degree in Early Childhood Education as well as experience in play based teaching
• Minimum 4 years verifiable work experience with this age group
• You should be enthusiastic and confident in your abilities to engage children and extend their learning through play, enabling their emotional, social and educational development.
• To complement your qualification and experience, you will come with patience, a good sense of humour and great stamina to keep up with the needs and energy of a large group of young, lively toddlers
• Creative skills such as music, dance, drama, arts and crafts are a must
• You must have excellent English Language skills (clear written and spoken) along with good reading, writing and numeracy skills
• Good level of computer literacy is a must

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will be expected to create and implement age and developmentally appropriate lessons for the children; helping them acquire basic skills and knowledge based on the goals and general curriculum of our school
• Ensuring that child care routines are carried out in a manner that is prompt, hygienic, and consistent with child development principles. This includes routines related to diapering, hand washing, eating, napping and transitioning between activities.
• Providing experiences that promote individual expression through conversation, play and creativity guiding toddlers in a nurturing environment to learn language, gain autonomy, interact socially, and enjoy physical activities
• Initiating classroom activities daily (sing-a-longs, storytelling, book reading, art and craft projects, sensory exploration, outdoor stimulation etc.)
• Displaying children’s creative art work on bulletin board, changing monthly (when age appropriate) as well as creating own classroom wall displays to ensure an engaging learning environment for the children.
• Maintaining daily record of activities, behaviours, meals and naps and ensuring parents receive adequate information about their children's experiences in the school through daily contact book entries
• Conducting observations and assessment of children's developmental skills in order to complete developmental checklists bi-annually
• Creating an open, friendly, and cooperative atmosphere in which children and families feel comfortable and secure
• Working with parents on action plans for potty training the children
• Using equipment and supplies safely and conscientiously, keeping physical environment clean and orderly at all times
• Inspecting the school site and equipment for potential safety hazards; taking corrective action or informing management to prevent injuries.