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