Early Years Teacher – Foreign nationality

Employer: SPRING Preschool (Shenzhen campus)

Classroom Duties:

• Be responsible for the implementation of SPRING’s existing age-appropriate programme for SPRING families in the Shenzhen Centre
• To effectively teach a variety of classes, with and without parental involvement, for children from birth to 6 years of age
• Plan and execute additional classroom content 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
  • – Language learning and exposure
  • – Logic, reasoning and critical thinking
  • – Awareness of health and nutrition
  • – Neurophysiological and physical development
  • – Understanding of the world around us
  • – Artistic and creative exploration
  • – Music and rhythm
• 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 Senior Teacher and Centre Manager to report on teaching and classroom quality controls

Environment & families:

• 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 Job Description 2
• 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 around the whole centre

Fellow staff members:

• Assist the centre 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 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