Preschool Teacher

Purpose

The purpose of this job is to support the Lead teacher in facilitating students’ learning and success through creative use of progressive learning and development methodology delivered in line with the vision, mission and values of NYA.

I. Key Accountabilities – Do (Tasks)

Curriculum plan and design

· Develop a deep understanding of various teaching methodologies and progressive methods of teaching appropriate to the grade assigned.

· Adopt a consistent collaborative focus on improving student’s learning outcomes through the modelling of best teaching practice.

· Participate in developing a common understanding of the curriculum, learning goals and strategies and adhere to the most appropriate research-based teaching practice at NYA. Plan the sessions and maintain all documentary evidences in ATLAS Rubicon.

· Be familiar with, and adhere to, all requirements for external and internal quality standards requirements and accreditations like IB and WACS.

· Train themselves to use digital platforms for teaching delivery.

Student’s success

· Develop deep understanding of foundational concepts of child’s overall development and cognitive abilities.

· Connect with student’s and demonstrate genuine concern and care for their development.

· Adopt methods to trigger curiosity and passion for learning and self-development.

· Assist students in setting realistic goals for themselves in line with their abilities and interests.

· Encourage students in pursuing their passion by connecting them to right resources and opportunities.

· Facilitate regular communication with the parents to carry out constructive conversations about the students in collaboration with the Lead Teacher. Mutually agree on the development plan of the students. Take ownership in preparing and circulating the Progress card and Report card for the students.

· Be consistent with the overall learning philosophy and practices of NYA.

Class management and delivery

· Develop expertise various learning technique appropriate for the concept, learning goals and teaching philosophy.

· Engage with all students in the grade and encourage participation from them in class activities

· Clearly communicate the concepts and execute the learning methodologies planned for the session.

· Set clear expectations from students on the tasks to be completed to gain deeper understanding of the concepts covered.

· Integrate the concepts the with larger learning goals of the academic year as well as those covered in the past. Show linkage with the future and practical applications of the concepts (where applicable)

Accreditation and extra-curricular activities

· Take active part in planning and executing extra-curricular activities in line with the academic calendar

· Assist the Lead teacher in concept design, coordinate with various NYA departments and support the execution of events at NYA.

· Assist in the process of accreditation by maintaining documentary evidences as per requirements of IB and / or WACS.

Professional development

· Continuously dialogue with fellow teachers on the usage of learning methods and pedagogy.

· Identify areas of self-development through reflection and discussions with Coordinator. Take active part in discussing the periodic formative observations

· Be curious in learning about progressive methods of teaching and carry out research to update self in those techniques.

II. Key Accountabilities – Display (Competencies)

Child learning process

Teaching methodologies

Communication

Collaboration

Instructional design

Digital literacy

III. Key Accountabilities – Deliver (KPIs)

Student’s success metrics

Professional conduct like on-time attendance, communication and adherence to NYA Code of Conduct