Class Teacher

Job Description

JOB DescriptionsFS - Early years teachers work with children aged between three and five. They plan and carry out activities in line with the requirements of the early years foundation stage (EYFS). This involves developing work schemes and lessons plans to motivate children and imaginatively using resources to help them learn.Early years teachers develop the social and communication skills of children and provide a safe and secure environment in which the child can learn. They build and maintain relationships with parents/guardians to further support pupils as well as operate within multi-agency networks to ensure the correct support is available.Early years teachers record observations and summarize the children's achievements. They focus on optimum child development and preparation for a successful transition to primary school education.Responsibilities:Early years teachers teach all areas of the foundation stage, which is focused on helping children to achieve early learning goals. Work carried out includes:? motivating and stimulating children's learning abilities, often encouraging learning through experience;? Take regular attendance of pupils and maintain the Attendance Register? Attend Parent Teacher meetings.? Preparation of Reports? providing pastoral care and support to children and providing them with a secure environment to learn;? preparation of field trips in conjunction with the head of section.? developing and producing visual aids and teaching resources;? organizing learning materials and resources and making imaginative use of resources;? assisting with the development of children's personal/social and language abilities;? supporting the development of children's basic skills, including physical coordination, speech and communication;? encouraging children's mathematical and creative development through stories, songs, games, drawing and imaginative play;? developing children's curiosity and knowledge;? sharing knowledge gained with other practitioners and parents;? observing, assessing and recording each child's progress;? ensuring the health and safety of children and staff is maintained during all activities, both inside and outside the school;? keeping up to date with changes in the curriculum and developments in best practice.? To adhere to existing working practices, methods, procedures, undertake relevant training and development activities and to respond positively to new and alternative systems.? attending in-service training;? To co-operate with the school in complying with relevant health and safety legislation, policies and procedures in the performance of the duties of the post.? it will be necessary to work with information technology and associated systems in accordance with The Alpha School policies.? To adhere to existing working practices, methods, procedures, undertake relevant training and development activities and to respond positively to new and alternative systems.? To carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post in compliance with The Alpha School equal opportunities policies.? To maintain confidentiality and observe data protection and associated guidelines where appropriate.? To carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibilities of the post.? Ensuring that learning experiences enable students to develop and understand of UAE Culture and Society. Child protection, discipline, health and safety(a) you are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you came into contact.(b) you are expected to maintain good order and discipline among the pupils andsafeguard their health and safety both when they are on the College premises and when they are engaged in authorized school activities elsewhere.

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Teacher