Assistant Teacher

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Key Responsibilities (to assist in all duties below): The Assistant Teacher creates a secure and quality learning environment for children through fostering meaningful relationships with them. He/she supports the holistic development of children through implementing a developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum, and nurturing trusting and respectful relationships with children. The Assistant Teacher is intentional in building partnerships with parents and families, and actively engages in centre initiatives to support its collaborative efforts with the community. He/she works closely with colleagues and contributes to a culture of collaboration and collegiality. As an early childhood educator, the Assistant Teacher engages in continuous learning and reflective practice. Developing the Child Holistically Child Development  Apply understanding of how children (birth to age 8) learn and develop (Beginning Pre-school Teacher) Curriculum & Pedagogy  Evaluate teaching and learning approaches aligned to Curriculum Frameworks  Apply classroom management strategies, and strategies to observe and document children’s learning  Inculcate the core values of early childhood education through classroom activities and programmes (Beginning Pre-school Teacher) Learning Environment  Set up quality learning environments (Beginning Preschool Teacher) Interactions & Relationships  Foster trusting, respectful relationships with children through positive interactions with them  Guide the development and enhancement of self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness and confidence in children Health, Safety & Nutrition  Adhere to health, safety, nutritional and hygiene standards and procedures (Beginning Pre-school Teacher) Collaborating with Families and Community Family & Community Partnerships  Establish home-centre partnerships (Beginning Pre-school Teacher)  Engage in collaborative projects with community stakeholders (Beginning Pre-school Teacher) Building Professional Capacity Professional Mastery  Engage in continuous learning and reflective practice (Beginning Pre-school Teacher) Professional Values & Ethics  Demonstrate ethical behaviour and professionalism (Beginning Pre-school Teacher) Building Organisational Capacity Teamwork & Collaboration  Collaborate with colleagues to foster positive workplace relations (Beginning Pre-school Teacher)  Engage in centre initiatives and programmes Visioning & Planning  Demonstrate understanding of the centre’s vision, mission and values (Beginning Pre-school Teacher)