Early Years Teacher

Early Years Teacher

Reporting - Education Director for Mainland China

Serve as a practitioner for SPRING’s variety of Early Years classes, with the following key responsibilities including but not limited to:

SPRING Learning:

• be responsible for the planning and implementation of an age-appropriate programme for SPRING families that focuses on children’s development from birth to 6 years of age
• to effectively teach a variety of classes, with and without parental involvement, for children from birth to 6 years of age
• plan in accordance with the SPRING curriculum frameworks, focusing on incorporating key areas of early childhood education, including but not limited to:
  • Personal, social and emotional development
  • Sensory integration
  • Communication, language and literacy
  • Problem-solving, reasoning and numeracy
  • Physical wellbeing, health and nutrition
  • Understanding of the world
  • Creativity and the Arts

• to develop new high quality Early years programmes for SPRING, including both offline and online content
• ensure the SPRING Learning programme reflects acceptance of the cultural diversity of global citizens
• as required, support organizing field trips and suggest visitors/strategic partners to enhance the programme
• display and document children’s work in an attractive manner and respect the cleanliness and condition of each and every classroom space
• communicate with the Education Director to report on teaching and curriculum quality

SPRING PLAY:

• engage with families within the SPRING PLAY facilities throughout the day and during scheduled periods; understanding and respecting the value of continued child development, observation and opportunities for learning in these environments
• model and encourage positive interaction between all adults and children in the centre

Environment & families:

• be available to give parents feedback regarding their child’s progress through face-to-face chats or appointment
• maintain professional confidentiality at all times
• be an appropriate role model in the management and support of children
• be a provider of information about child development and child care issues as required
• ensure the environment is safe, motivating and reflective of SPRING’s standards of quality
• ensure all equipment is used safely, and is kept in good working order
• promote and model correct hygiene and health procedures
• ensure the storage of equipment is safe, not blocking exits and walkways, and is of neat appearance in both SPRING Learning & SPRING PLAY areas

Fellow staff members:

• assist the management team as required, encouraging team work among all staff members
• develop a co-operative and supportive working relationship with your fellow teachers
• be flexible in teaching responsibilities in accordance with the business needs of SPRING; such as but not limited to covering other classes when needed and supporting as a co-teacher or teaching assistant as required
• share teaching experiences and techniques with colleagues as required
• assist with planning and executing special events such as but not limited to; cultural days, concert shows, outings, charity events and strategic partner collaborations
• attend and contribute to monthly staff meetings, professional development courses and curriculum planning meetings as organized by the Management team
• participate in in-service training and workshops as applicable/available
• hold valid and keep current a First Aid Certificate
• take part in peer observations as part of ongoing professional training
• keep up-to-date with latest best teaching practice and educational research in Early Years Education

Management:

• adhere to the employment requirements outlined in the Labor Contract and SPRING Employment Handbook
• understand the required flexibility of operations in an Education centre and complete all reasonable assigned tasks from Senior Management to support the smooth running of the centre
• be prepared to travel inside and outside of China on Company business