Preschool Assistant Teacher
Role Purpose
The Assistant Teacher support the Class Teacher to provide a safe, secure and stimulating learning environment where young learners’ cognitive, physical, social and emotional needs will be met. All Class Teachers and Assistant Teachers report directly to the Principal.
Role Responsibilities
Assist Class Teacher in Class Management, Planning of activities
To assist Class Teacher in preparing Lorna Whiston Preschool’s bi-lingual curriculum with care and enthusiasm, in ways that facilitate active learning, excite curiosity and enrich young learners’ knowledge and understanding.
To assist Class Teacher to create a stimulating, tidy and interactive classroom environment.
To assist Class Teacher to create regular displays of children’s work.
To ensure that the children are supervised and safe at all times.
To serve as a positive inspiration and role model to the children, and to behave at all times in a way that is ethically sound
Plan and conduct activities for the children during dismissal/waiting/childcare/full day programme time
Activities to support the Lorna Whiston Brand
To be an ambassador for Lorna Whiston Pre-School Education
To build a strong and positive rapport with students and parents that encourages confidence, student retention and customer loyalty
To participate in field trips and school events that enrich the children’s learning
To participate in company marketing initiatives and events, community and charitable work and social activities that are organized or supported by the School.
To participate in school meetings and parent-teacher meetings as directed by the Principal.
To establish effective and professional working relationships and set a good example through presentation and through professional conduct
Continued Professional Development
To keep up to date with developments in Early Childhood Education
To participate and show a commitment to on-going personal professional development
Skills & Qualifications
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Good organizational and time-management skills
Possess positive energy, enthusiasm and patience
Responsible and takes initiative to learn
At least 1 to 2 years of exposure working in a childcare centre/ pre-school environment
*Job description duties may vary according to the school needs.