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Job Description: Nursery teacher/ Preschool teacher

 

Effective Entry Date:  September 25, 2015

 

School Information

 

Praphamontree Affiliated Schools (PPMAS) have had a long standing reputation for almost 30 years in providing bilingual education services for children from kindergarten to high school levels. They enroll over 2,000 students and have over 400 teachers and staff. PPMAS have gained great recognition from the Thai Ministry of Education, National Education Council and the society. All three branches have received Royal Awards for Academic Excellence and have been accredited with Excellent Grade by the Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment.

 

Currently, PPMAS are in the process of internationalization and preparing for the ASEAN Free Trade era. PPMAS realized that quality international education is among the crucial vehicles for Thailand and Asia to succeed economically and socially in the global market. Opening up a full-fledged international school with English, Mandarin and Thai as medium of instruction, which provides quality curriculum & instruction and cutting-edge facilities, will help the country achieve such goals. Now PPMAS open a new international school called PPMAS-SINGAPORE International School. It is crucial for PPMAS-SINGAPORE to have a professional team with first-hand successful experience in teaching and operation. Please feel free to contact us for any questions you may have regarding PPMAS-SINGAPORE International School teaching positions.

Vision

 

“Nurturing Excellence in Education in Every Child”

 

Mission

 

PPMAS-SINGAPORE mission is to develop students into young scholars through academic excellence anchored with the virtues of pride, positivity, morality, and sportsmanship

 

Core Values

 

Pride – Taking pride in our identity as a member of PPMAS-SINGAPORE

Positivity - Inculcating positive outlook in life

Morality – Promoting morally upright character

Academic Excellence – Empowering a culture of academic excellence

Sportsmanship – Building good relationships through sports

 

Nursery Teacher’s Job Description

 

Key Responsibilities of the Position

 

The Nursery or Preschool Teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing a program to teach young children. They must ensure the development and safety of these children in accordance with relevant territorial legislation and policies. The Nursery Teacher will be respectful of children and parents, and ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe and well maintained. Failure to provide adequate services may place children at risk.

 

Specific Duties

• Pedagogy and supervisory skills

• Planning and implementing activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in the program

• Providing adequate equipment and activities

• Providing various experiences and activities for children including songs, games and storytelling

• Ensuring that equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained and safe at all times

• Developing culturally appropriate programs and activities

• Developing activities that introduce math and literacy concepts

• Establishing policies and procedures including acceptable disciplinary policies

• Getting familiar with emergency procedures

• Evaluating students’ academic and social growth and keeping appropriate records

• Using appropriate assessment tools for formative and summative assessment

• Supervising students in and out-of-classroom activities during the afterschool time.

• Building children’s esteem  

• Comforting children  

• Establishing routines and providing positive guidance   

• Implementing positive discipline when required  

• Clearly and effectively communicating in a manner that children understand  

• Observing children and making note of progress  

• Integrating  children with special needs in a positive and respectful manner

• Curriculum

• Demonstrating a high level of relevant curriculum knowledge, especially in areas of preschool education

• Working with colleagues to ensure continuity and progression in the curriculum

• Updating course materials based on changing curriculum plan

• Promoting and Participating in teacher learning and development

• Maintaining professional competence through in-service professional growth activities.

• Continually seeking to improve learning and teaching strategies

• Actively engaging in the school’s appraisal procedures

• Participating in staff meetings, conferences, workshops, school committees and team teachings

• Ensuring an orderly and supportive environment

• Participating in and supporting the school’s positive behavior policy and general ethos of respect for all

• Ensuring that the organization of resources and the classroom environment are optimum for learning

• Discussing children’s development with parents

• Discussing identified problems and needs with professionals as appropriate  

• Keeping parents informed of program expectations, program activities and their child’s progress

• Co-curricular activities

• Being involved in Extracurricular Activities to enhance the school experience for learners

• Participating in  excursions as required

• Participating in community activities

• Undertaking duties as required

• Other projects, duties, and responsibilities

• Having a working knowledge of teachers' professional duties and legal liabilities

• Setting a good example through presentation and personal and professional conduct

• Cooperating with other staff to ensure a sharing and effective usage of resources to the benefit of the school and learners

• Establishing effective and appropriate relationships with colleagues and parents

 

Requirements

 

Qualifications and Training

• A degree plus teaching qualification (or equivalent) in child development and early education theories and practices

 

Experience

• Experience in an international school environment (preferred)

• Experience developing lesson plan, educational materials and classroom management.

 

Knowledge and Understanding

• Practical and theoretical understanding of effective teaching and learning strategies

• Proficient knowledge in relevant legislation, policies and procedures to ensure that children are supervised and safe at all times

• Effective verbal and listening communications skills

 

Personal Qualities

• A demonstrated and genuine liking and appreciation of children

• Having high energy, motivation, and skills needed to work with children

• Attention to detail

• Flexible and adaptable

• Possessing cultural awareness and sensitivity

• Demonstrating sound work ethics

• Being consistent and fair

• Being compassionate and understanding

• Being able to build esteem while ensuring a safe and secure environment

 

Special Note on Working Conditions

(The unavoidable, externally imposed conditions under which the work must be performed and which create hardship for the incumbent including the frequency and duration of occurrence of physical demands, environmental conditions, demands on one’s senses and mental demands.)

 

Physical Demands

(The nature of physical effort leading to physical fatigue)

Caring for children can be physically demanding. The Preschool Teacher may be lifting and carrying children and equipment, and may spend time sitting on the floor or child sized furniture. The Preschool Teacher will be expected to clean and maintain equipment and facility, and may move throughout the community with children. The Preschool Teacher may come in contact with children who are ill and/or contagious, and must take precautions to ensure the health and safety of all children, parents, staff and themselves.

 

Environmental Conditions

(The nature of adverse environmental conditions affecting the incumbent)

The Preschool Teacher will be working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at once, and the Preschool Teacher will have to supervise all children at all times.

 

Sensory Demands

(The nature of demands on the incumbent’s senses)

The Preschool Teacher may experience smells associated with toileting and sick children. There may be times that the environment is noisy and busy.

 

Mental Demands

(Conditions that may lead to mental or emotional fatigue)

Caring for children can be stressful. The Preschool Teacher must ensure that children are supervised at all times, and that children are involved in safe and appropriate activities. There may be a number of situations happening at once, and the Preschool Teacher must be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time.

 

 

Job Description: Chinese Teacher’s Job Description

 

Effective Date: September 25, 2015

 

Key Responsibilities of the Position

 

The Chinese teacher will need to carry out the professional duties as required by circumstances and in accordance with the school’s policies under the direction of the School Principal.  The successful applicant will be required to create positive learning environments.

 

Specific Duties

• Pedagogy

• Developing and implementing lesson plans and instructional materials

• Teaching Chinese language and culture to students in a classroom

• Employing a variety of instructional strategies based on students’ needs to motivate them in learning and helping them to meet the learning goals at each grade level

• Monitoring student’s academic performance and providing feedback to improve student learning and developmental skills. 

• Encouraging children to reflect on their learning

• Establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom

• Evaluating students’ academic and social growth and keeping appropriate records

• Using appropriate assessment tools for formative and summative assessment

• Supervising students in and out-of-classroom activities during the afterschool time.

• Curriculum

• Demonstrating a high level of relevant curriculum knowledge, especially in areas of language and literature

• Incorporating relevant thinking and reflective skills into the curriculum

• Working with colleagues to ensure continuity and progression in the curriculum

• Updating course materials based on changing curriculum plan

• Promoting and Participating in teacher learning and development

• Maintaining professional competence through in-service professional growth activities.

• Continually seeking to improve learning and teaching strategies

• Actively engaging in the school’s appraisal procedures

• Participating in staff meetings, conferences, workshops, school committees and team teachings

 

• Ensuring an orderly and supportive environment

• Participating in and supporting the school’s positive behavior policy and general ethos of respect for all

• Ensuring that the organization of resources and the classroom environment are optimum for learning

• Co-curricular activities

• Being involved in Extracurricular Activities to enhance the school experience for learners

• Participating in  excursions as required

• Undertaking duties as required

• Other projects, duties, and responsibilities

• Having a working knowledge of teachers' professional duties and legal liabilities

• Setting a good example through presentation and personal and professional conduct

• Cooperating with other staff to ensure a sharing and effective usage of resources to the benefit of the school and learners

• Establishing effective and appropriate relationships with colleagues and parents

 

Requirements

 

Qualifications and Training

• A degree plus teaching qualification (or equivalent) in Chinese language and/or literature

• Higher degree or recognized professional qualification

 

Experience

• Experience in teaching learners with diverse needs

• Experience in an international school environment (preferred)

• Experience developing lesson plan, educational materials and classroom management.

 

Knowledge and Understanding

• Practical and theoretical understanding of effective teaching and learning strategies

 

Personal Qualities

• A demonstrated and genuine liking and appreciation of children

• Having high energy, motivation, and skills needed to work with children

• Attention to detail

• Flexible and adaptable

 

Remuneration Package:

• Salary

• Housing Allowance

• Medical and Accident Insurance

  • Medical Insurance

  • Personal Accident Insurance

• Pension

• Vacation

• Transportation

• Sick leave

• Maternity leave

• Airfare Reimbursement

  • Prior to Commencement of Employment

  • On successful completion of a contract

 

Contact Person:

 

Mr. Somsak J (Human Resources Assistant)

Cell +668 1254 9333

E-mail: Somsak@ppmas.ac.th

99/558 Moo 8 Phanason City Village, Srinakarin Rd., Bang Muang, Muang Samut Prakan, 10270 Thailand

Tel: +662-703-1452-4 Fax: +662-703-1451

 

FYI: Living expense in Thailand is very affordable. Average good furnished 1-BR 1 BTH with A/C and utilities around PPMAS costs only 5,000 THB per month; food costs roughly 4,500 THB per month.

 

Location:

99/558 Moo 8 Phanason City Village, Srinakarin Rd.,

Bang Muang, Muang Samut Prakan, 10270 Thailand

Tel: +662 703 1452-4 Fax: +662 703 1451

www.ppmas.ac or www.facebook.com/ppmas.singapore