Childcare Teacher

Responsibilities

Instructional Process
-Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the district philosophy, goals and objectives as outlined in the adopted course study.
-Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that provide for effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task.
-Plans and implements a program of study designed to meet individual needs of students.
-Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
-Encourage student enthusiasm for learning process and the development of good study habits.
-Provides progress and interim reports as required.
-Prepares substitute folder containing appropriate information as required by the principal.
-Plans and prescribes purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals, tutors and volunteers as needed.
-Recognizes learning problems and makes referrals as appropriate.
-Demonstrates a strong grasp of subject matter.
-Uses effective oral and written expression.

Curriculum Development
-Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for continual improvement of the Centre’s curriculum.
-Assists on the ongoing curriculum revision process, including the revision of written courses of study.
-Becomes acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities.

Classroom Management
-Develops, in accordance with district centre guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behaviour and appropriate techniques that are consistently applied.
-Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
-Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in all areas of the school.
-Provides for the supervision of assigned students when circumstances require a brief absence from the assignment.

Public Relations
-Upholds and enforces board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations, and is supportive of them to the public.
-Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.
-Strives to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.
-Works cooperatively with parents to strengthen the educational program for their children.
-Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other staff members.

Professional Growth
-Continues professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
-Maintains membership in appropriate professional organizations.
-Cooperates with the administration in planning appropriate in-service training programs at a school or at the district level.
-Attends staff, department, and committee meetings as required.

Student Evaluation
-Evaluates accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessments methods such as teacher made tests, samples of students’ works, mastery skills check lists, criterion – referenced tests and norm – referenced tests.
-Makes appropriate adjustments in the instructional program and as required by the principal.
-Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.

Requirements
-SPM qualification.
-Minimum 2-3 yeas teaching experience.
-Mandarin speaker preferred.
-Excellent communication skills.
-Pro-active and self motivated, with the ability to work independently as well as participate within the team.
-Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, possess a mature attitude and a good team player.
-Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills and abilities.