Nursery Teacher

**Responsibilities**
- Is familiar with the nursery setting philosophy, code of conduct and the educational and other programs being applied in the nursery.
- Closely cooperates with other colleagues in the nursery to implement the programs in the best manner.
- Is flexible with all members of the team and able to cope with last minute changes or demands of the setting, to have a creative approach for problem solving, being approachable, reliable, conscientious, and possesses ability to develop positive relationships with children, parents and all members of the team.
- Serves as a good role model for teaching assistants in the daily running of the class.
- Prepares a child portfolio at the start of academic year with the child’s artwork and samples of development.
- Assists the teaching assistant in preparation of cutouts, displays, and photocopying of resources needed.
- Maintains a stock take of the resources’ in the class and looks after all the resources and note if any items are damaged or need to be replaced.
- Ensures health and safety is maintained around the nursery both indoors and outdoors.
- Assists the children with toileting, washing hands, etc.
- Supervises and monitors the children during lunch times on a daily basis and reports any concerns.
- Informs the Nursery Head of any concerns about a child, parent, or member of staff.
- Provides pastoral care and provides the children a secure environment to learn both indoors and outdoors.
- Prepares activities at the end of the day before leaving the premises so all the preparation is complete in advance for the next day.
- Arrives on time in the morning to set up activities, prepare, and set up the class before the children arrive.
- Helps develop and organize learning materials and resources’ for the children’s learning.
- Takes part in planning meetings and shares ideas and knowledge to develop and further improve the nursery.
- Plans enjoyable activities according to the curriculum of the nursery.
- Plans and prepares for all special events and celebrations which is celebrated in the nursery.
- Encourages children’s development through songs stories, and role-play.
- Possesses knowledge of the EYFS, Reggio Emilia,montessori and plans activities related to the settings themes that are planned.
- Understands and follows the nursery policies and procedures, and nursery requirements for the smooth running of the nursery.
- Reviews the educational and developmental programs and makes any necessary amendments.
- Implements the education objectives for each classroom.
- Plans monthly activities and programs.
- Evaluates the knowledge acquired by children as compared to the objectives set.

**Monitoring and Documentation**:

- Monitors and records child attendance, behavior pattern, assignments and any other responsibilities.
- Promptly informs the receptionist in case of absentees, of the child.
- Promptly informs the Nursery Nurse if a child is sick or unwell during the nursery hours.
- Observes the child on a daily basis and records each child’s development.
- Evaluates the knowledge acquired by children as compared to the objectives set.
- Observes each child in the class and records their development in the child portfolio.
- Writes written reports and progress reports on each child at the end of each term.
- Completes child progress reports including behavior reports accurately and regularly and submits them to the Nursery Head, as per agreed schedules.
- Collects, assesses, and provides timely feedback for assignments.
- Maintains accurate, complete records as required by Ministry law, school policies and procedures.
- Complies with Ministry laws, school policies and procedures.

**Communication**:

- Plans and presents parent-teacher meetings.
- Prepares for and communicates with Parent and child on academic goals and strategies.
- Works closely with the parents and liaise with them on a daily basis providing them up to date information about their child’s day.
- Attends all parent teacher conferences at the end of every term and provide the relevant information about the child.
- Writes communication to parents on a daily basis and updating it to inform parents on the learning and development of their child’s, progress of the day and any concerns.
- Conducts child/parent orientation sessions during new nursery admissions.
- Communicates monthly with children who are experiencing academic difficulty, non-compliant children, or by request of the child/parent.

**Conduct and Mannerism**:

- Behaves politely and shows respect to all children to help build self-esteem in them.
- Encourages the productive citizenship and respectful conduct of children.
- Shows a sense of fairness to all children and avoids partiality in all matters at all times.
- Works cooperatively with colleagues, support staff, administration and the community.
- Demonstrates professionalism and high level of work ethics in all matters.
- Demonstrates positive