Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 12:30pm
Age Group: 18 to 36 months

Role Overview

The Early Years Educator provides a safe, nurturing and engaging environment that supports children’s well-being, learning and holistic development through responsive caregiving, purposeful play and consistent routines.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate developmentally appropriate experiences through play, sensory exploration, music, movement, stories and outdoor activities.
• Prepare and submit weekly lesson plans based on the curriculum objectives, children’s interests, developmental needs and observations.
• Prepare suitable learning materials and organise inviting learning environments.
• Observe children’s engagement and development during activities and daily routines.
• Complete timely lesson evaluations, reflecting on children’s responses, achievement of learning objectives and areas for improvement.
• Use observations and evaluations to adapt teaching strategies and plan appropriate follow-up experiences.
• Build warm and trusting relationships that help children feel safe, secure and confident.
• Support daily routines, including arrival, toileting or diaper changing, handwashing, meals and transitions.
• Encourage children’s communication, social-emotional, physical and cognitive development.
• Guide children in developing independence, self-help skills and positive relationships.
• Maintain accurate documentation of children’s learning, development and well-being.
• Communicate professionally with parents about their child’s experiences and progress.
• Maintain a safe, clean and well-organised learning environment.
• Conduct daily safety checks and supervise children closely at all times.
• Work collaboratively with the teaching team to ensure consistent routines, care and curriculum delivery.
• Follow the school’s policies relating to health, hygiene, child protection, safety and confidentiality.
• Participate in meetings, professional development and school events when required.

Requirements

• Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education or an equivalent ECDA-recognised qualification.
• ECDA-certified at L2 level.
• Experience working with children aged 18 to 36 months is preferred.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate, play-based practices.
• Able to plan lessons, document observations and evaluate children’s learning.
• Patient, nurturing and responsive to young children’s needs.
• Comfortable supporting toileting, diaper changing and other caregiving routines.
• Responsible, organised and able to meet planning and documentation deadlines.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Committed to children’s safety, well-being and holistic development.