Skip to main content

This job has expired

Early Years Teacher

Employer
SPRING Learning
Location
Beijing, China
Salary
Based on experience
Closing date
25 Jul 2019

View more

Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Teaching
Sector
Nursery, Overseas Childcare

Early Years Teacher

Location: Beijing, China

Reporting - Centre Principal

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
  • 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 Centre Principal 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 Centre Principal
  • 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 SPRING Company business

Benefit:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Paid Annual Leave
  • On-going teacher training
  • Others to be discussed based on experience

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert