Preschool Teacher

About the role

Kiddie Cove Preschool & Daycare is a safe, loving and joyful space offering quality daycare and early childhood education through an activity-based curriculum that promotes creativity, confidence and holistic development. It is looking for a full-time, on-site Preschool Teacher in Colombo to provide a caring, structured and engaging classroom environment that supports children's social, emotional, cognitive and physical development.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons and activities, and implement the school's curriculum
• Monitor each child's progress
• Maintain a safe and clean classroom and manage daily routines
• Foster positive behaviour and communicate regularly with families about children's experiences and development
• Collaborate with other staff to organise events, support classroom transitions and uphold school policies and standards of care

Required profile

• Foundation in Early Childhood Education; experience working with preschoolers is not mandatory but school leavers are also encouraged to apply
• Knowledge of kindergarten readiness and child development milestones
• Ability to create a nurturing, inclusive and safe classroom environment
• First aid/CPR training and prior preschool or daycare experience are beneficial

Required skills

• Lesson planning and curriculum development
• Effective communication with children, families and colleagues
• Patience, empathy and strong classroom management skills