PRESCHOOL EDUCATOR (ENGLISH) ISLANDWIDE

Company Overview

Little Olive Tree, a brand of Presbyterian Preschool Services (PPS), nurtures children in environments shaped by truth, beauty, and goodness. With 50+ years in early childhood education, we support children, families, and communities across Singapore.

Job Summary

The Preschool Educator creates a secure, quality learning environment by nurturing respectful relationships and co-designing developmentally and culturally appropriate curricula. They lead junior educators and foster collaboration with families and the community.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate teaching, learning, and caregiving activities aligned with relevant curricula frameworks
• Analyze learning needs assessment results to inform curriculum planning
• Guide junior educators to engage children meaningfully according to curriculum and pedagogical frameworks
• Customize classroom management strategies to optimize learning environments
• Design quality learning environments using developmentally appropriate materials and resources
• Monitor and review health, safety, nutritional, and hygiene practices to ensure compliance with standards
• Identify and integrate emerging teaching methods, tools, and assistive technologies to enhance learning
• Evaluate children’s learning and development documentation to improve teaching strategies
• Execute communication strategies to foster a collaborative culture within the Centre
• Identify and develop opportunities for collaboration with families to support children’s learning
• Develop and manage outreach activities to promote Centre programmes and services
• Guide collaborative projects with families and community stakeholders to strengthen partnerships
• Evaluate family and community initiatives for continuous improvement
• Review caregiving assessments and practices to ensure adherence to standards and identify improvement opportunities
• Co-develop innovative teaching and caregiving methods based on sector trends, technologies, and tools
• Analyze professional practice to identify areas for improvement and propose development initiatives
• Promote the Centre’s vision, mission, and values to enhance organizational culture
• Perform other duties as assigned by Centre leadership

Required competencies and certifications

• L2 certification with Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) (moved here from Preferred as it is a professional certification essential for core duties)

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood or equivalent