YB10 – ECE Homeroom Teacher

The Early Childhood Education Teacher works in a Co-Teaching relationship to provide an education for the whole child based on the YCYW Educational Philosophy and Objectives. Through a developmentally appropriate practice and inquiry learning approach, and in a bilingual and multicultural learning environment, the Co-teachers develop the curriculum that supports life-long learning dispositions through play and in-depth projects.

Expectations:
 Understand and adhere to the YCYW Education Philosophy
 Familiarity with and adhere to YCYW Early Childhood Education Programme Handbook and the general policies and procedures of ECE Section and the campus
 Develop and maintain a trusting, cooperative and collaborative working relationship with a co-teacher
 Be open-minded and understanding of the different cultural perspectives
 Be a willing participant and contributor as part of the ECE team and the wider school community
 A willingness to understand and work with the curriculum framework provided by the ‘Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage’
 Be alert to and understanding of health and safety matters
 Be punctual and well prepared at the beginning of each day

Duties:
A. Implementation of the Daily Learning Programme with Co-Teacher
 Understand and incorporate the YCYW Philosophy, Values and Objectives to nurture the dispositions for a life-long learner
 Ensure the programme reflects the vision of YCYW ECE through referring to the YCYW ECE Handbook and the ‘Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage’.
 Create a responsive and caring classroom learning environment with intentional learning centers for young children
 Based on children’s interests, plan, implement, document and evaluate developmentally appropriate daily learning opportunities and experiences both indoors and outdoors
 Prepare and organize Materials and Resources for Learning
 Observe the strengths and concerns of individual children which inform the planning of appropriate opportunities for development and learning

B. Establishment of Daily Schedule, Routines and Transitions with Co-Teacher
 Help children to understand daily schedule and routines
 Help children to understand the behavior expectations in the learning environment both indoors and outdoors
 Be flexible and responsive to children’s emerging interests
 Provide positive guidance of the behavior of individual children
 Encourage independence and self-help skills

C. Working with families
 Make families feel welcome
 Be able to explain the different aspects of the programme with families
 Establish a rapport with parents and families
 Ensure information is gained from parents about a child’s development and interests
 Include the expertise of parents and families which include their cultural belief, practices and professional knowledge etc. to enhance the children’s learning
 Be resourceful and supportive to parenting issues when appropriate
 Keep ongoing communication with families through newsletters, communication books etc.
 Make sure that information learned about the child from parents and family members is shared with Co-teacher

D. Maintain a general professionalism as an ECE teacher
 Adopt a positive attitude towards school life and work
 Always meet deadlines for administrative work, i.e. Newsletters, Portfolios, Documentation of Learning, Planning with Reflection, Reports, etc.
 Always maintain a relationship with children that is fair and unbiased
 Keep confidentiality of children, families, and colleagues’ personal information
 Maintain a professional relationship with parents and families
 Always conduct themselves in professional manners in relation to dress, conduct, etc.

E. Maintain and Further Professional Knowledge, Attitudes and Competences
 Keep abreast of the current practice and theories in early childhood education
 Always seek self-improvement through ongoing professional development, and be willing to take risks to try new ideas
 Accept other teachers’ good ideas and share their own
 Participate in on-going professional reflection and sharing
 Show interests in wider ECE world

F. Support and Participate in the Initiatives of the School Community
 Establish Positive Relationships with everyone in the ECE community including the Leadership, the Co-teacher and other colleagues, Ayis, drivers, etc.
 Volunteer in various ad-hoc committees

G. Any emerging tasks within the role of a teacher as assigned by the supervisors.

Qualification & Requirements:
• B.Ed., or bachelor’s degree in related subjects plus a teaching certificate (PGCE & QTS & Country or State teaching licensure etc.)
• Fluent in English, teaching will be conducted in English
• At least 2 years of relevant full-time teaching experience as a qualified teacher
• A level or IBDP, IGCSE experience is highly preferred

Starting Salary Range
Annual Income Package Before IIT: 360,000 – 620,000 RMB/year, including base salary and contract-end gratuity. The base salary is determined by the teacher’s work experience and qualifications.

Accommodation
Housing allowance or School apartment with furniture

Flights/Transport
Coming flight is reimbursed. Flight allowance provided during contract period.

Moving Allowance
Relocation allowance is provided to help ease your moving procedure.

Medical
Health insurance and Medical insurance are provided.

Dependent Opportunities
Children tuition, PD allowance to help you advance your career etc.