| Job Title: |
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Coordinator (SHPD2122-02) |
| Posted Date: |
10/26/2020 |
Expiration Date: |
- |
| Location: |
YCIS - Shanghai(Pudong) (ShanghaiPuDong ECE) |
# of Openings: |
1 |
| Effective From: |
Other(08/01/2021) |
| Job Description: |
The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Coordinator assists the Co-Principals and Vice Principals to lead and operate the ECE programme in the school. He/She is responsible for the development, supervision and management of the ECE programme, the implementation of the ECE curriculum, the professional development of the ECE teachers, and the liaison with parents/families of children in the programme.
Duties:
A. ECE Curriculum Implementation
• Ensure that curriculum goals and objectives are understood and shared by teachers
• Support the planning and organizing of the day-to-day class and teacher schedules
• Ensure that resources to support teachers’ planning are available
• Support teachers in the use of activity areas in the classroom to foster development or to extend children’s learning
• Model and support effective teaching and learning strategies
• Support teachers on documentation of the learning progress of individual children
• Ensure that children’s cultural and linguistic backgrounds are valued and that multiculturalism is reflected in the programme
• Work with teachers in identifying children with special developmental or educational needs and working with Co-Principals and parents on necessary supports
• Advise teachers on appropriate assessment processes and methods and to ensure regular reporting to parents
• Support teachers in arranging fieldtrips for the enrichment of children’s learning experience
B. Programme Management and Supervision
• Ensure the smooth daily operation of the ECE programme
• Ensure that classrooms and school environment are healthy and safe for children
• Oversee purchase of appropriate resources for the programme and to keep stock of all programme resources
• Maintain regular communication with the senior management and other divisions upon needs
• Work with the marketing, admission and office staff to promote the ECE programme
• Support the placement of new entrants to the programme
• Co-chair ECE faculty meetings and keep minutes
C. ECE Programme Development and Improvement
• Evaluate the current ECE programme and identify areas of strength, and areas for further development and improvement
• Develop plans in consultation with Co-Principals and take action for implementation and development.
D. Teacher Professional Development
• Identify teachers’ professional development needs, and to arrange for training accordingly
• Have a yearly plan on teachers’ professional development opportunities
• Visit classrooms and observe curriculum implementation regularly and to provide feedback to teachers
• Identify and document exemplary classroom practice for sharing with teachers and parents
• Organize and participate in regular collaborative learning, sharing and reflection among teachers
• Encourage and develop teamwork among teachers
• Work with Co-Principals on performance appraisal of teachers
E. Working with Parents/Families
• To get to know parents/families of children in the programme, and build partnership with them to enhance children’s learning and development
• To oversee ECE Newsletter articles and letters to parents/families, and to organize and maintain other types of information or events for parents/visitors such as (but not limited to) bulletin board, programme displays, Open Day, etc.
• To provide opportunities for parents to further their knowledge and understanding of children’s learning and development
• To meet with individual parents or potential parents upon request
F. Additional Responsibilities:
• Provide timely and relevant information to Co-Principals / Vice Principals
• Perform other duties as required by the Co-Principals / Vice Principals
G. Requirements:
• A qualified Early Childhood Educator –
o Holds a degree in early childhood education, child development, or other related fields, and have at least three years of experience as a classroom teacher of children 0-5
• An educational leader –
o Able to model appropriate educational practice, motivates and supports teachers’ work, and strives for excellence
o Able to acquire and manage ECE resources and work within budgets
• An effective communicator –
o Able to establish a positive and healthy relationship with parents and families, teachers and management
o Able to communicate with all the relevant parties of the ECE programme, including children, teachers, helpers, parents/families, the senior management, as well as visitors to the programme |
| Job Requirements: |
|