Early Years Educator

About us

The Blue House educator is unique and inspired to give children an early years education that is joyful and meaningful.

Best practice and pedagogical finesse are put into action when educators can feel inspired and proud of the work they do to design curriculum around children's development and genuine interests.

As Blue House grows, we seek the right individuals who wish to hone their expertise and ambition to serve the community of educators, children and families with heart!

At Blue House, our beliefs and values have been shaped into a unique and inspired educational programme by the Reggio Emilia approach to early years education. Our values and principles create an environment that honours children’s voices and lays the foundation for an emergent curriculum that is co-constructed and centred on the image of children as capable, curious, and full of potential.

About the role

The Blue House educator is unique and inspired to give children an early years education that is joyful and meaningful. Best practice and pedagogical finesse are put into action when educators can feel inspired and proud of the work they do to design curriculum around children's development and genuine interests.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborating with other educators to implement best practices and provide respectful, nurturing care to children aged 18 months to 6 years

• Creating an emergent curriculum that is developmentally appropriate and aligned with our Reggio Emilia-inspired pedagogy

• Lead parent communications in-person and via online platforms, displaying strong communication skills and providing a nurturing, cooperative approach to parent relationships in a multicultural community

• Ensure a clean, safe, and enriching environment for children's explorations

• Engage in reflective practice using the planning and observation tools provided

• Prepare documentation pieces for families and school environments, showcasing children's learning and educators' reflections

• Coordinate parent events for festivals, exhibitions, field trips and parent volunteering opportunities

About you
Our ideal applicants must be confident communicators to articulate children's learning through observation, documentation and reflection.

• A Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, or L1 or L2 Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood Education

• 3 or more years of working experience with children under 6 is preferred

• Training or experience working in a Reggio Emilia-inspired context will be an advantage, but on-the-job training will also be provided

• Confident communicators to articulate children's learning through observation, documentation and reflection

Locations and immediate openings available at:

• 19 Kay Siang Road, Singapore 248935
• 17 Jalan Mutiara, Singapore 249196
• 17 Rambai Road, Singapore 424336

Highlights:

Successful candidates can look forward to

• collaborative work environments and
• ongoing mentorship, as well as
• rewarding packages that acknowledge exceptional practice.

A full-time position offers

• non-contact time each week for meetings, training and documentation tasks
• a one-hour lunch break (not a hurried lunch with children)
• a Monday - Friday work schedule
• Professional Development, team bonding experiences and community events to bring us together across Blue House.
• Competitive remuneration
• 20 days Annual Leave
• Variable Bonus
• Attractive Shift Pattern

We regret that Spasses and PRC work permits are currently not available. Apply here or send us your CV to [email protected].

We look forward to hearing from you!