Curriculum Specialist/Atelierista

Responsibilities

Plan and implement curriculum and programmes

. Drive the design of quality teaching and learning approaches beyond the curricula

frameworks and Centre level

. Project Work -Plan and facilitate small-group research, project work, and materials

exploration alongside children in the Atelier and classroom according to the Reggio

principles.

. Documentation -Undertake documentation and interpretation of children's learning

processes, using narratives, photos, videos, and posts to make learning visible.

. Atelier - Work with Educators to create mini-atelier spaces in the centre and within each

classroom, providing a range of materials and tools to stimulate inquiry and support

sustained learning.

. Core-Curriculum (0-3 & 4-6 years) - Collaborates with classroom educators to unpack the

curriculum plan to support long-term research and project work

. Assists educators in designing classroom provocations and assessment for learning that

are aligned with the curriculum goals for the children

. Drive the enhancement of learning needs assessment processes and structures

. Align children engagement strategies in accordance with the Centre's policies

. Drive quality classroom management strategies in accordance with leading practices

beyond the Centre level.

. Evaluate improvements made to enhance quality of learning environment

. Advocate the importance of appropriate health, safety, nutritional and hygiene standards

and procedures beyond the Centre level

. Lead the development of new teaching and learning methods, tools and assistive

technologies based on emerging trends in the sector

. Drive the assessment of children's learning and development

Build stakeholders relationships and partnerships

. Foster a culture of collaboration beyond the Centre level

. Drive initiatives to establish partnerships and collaborations with families and community

stakeholders

Manage family and community programmes

. Strategize the promotion of Centre and beyond Centre programmes and services

. Establish a culture of professional collaboration with families and community stakeholders

. Plan a Reggio mini-exhibition as part of the promotion of Centre and beyond Centre

programmes and services

Conduct routine caregiving

. Drive the enhancement of caregiving needs assessment processes and structures

. Lead the development of new caregiving standards and procedures based on emerging

caregiving research and practices in the sector

. Drive the enhancements of caregiving to reflect leading practices

Uplift professional practice

. Review developed teaching and caregiving methods based on emerging sector trends,

technologies and tools

. Facilitate the establishment of plans and structures to engender a culture of mentoring

within the Cluster

. Drive professional development and service quality improvement of professionals

Embed elements of Centre's vision, mission and values into curriculum and pedagogy

design

. Undertake professional development training on Reggio Emilia Approach, in collaboration

with Reggio Leads as well as offers resources to support Educators learning and fluency

with expressive tools.

. Exhibits a strong commitment to professional growth by staying current with publications,

working closely with the school's mentor/consultant, attending workshops, and actively

participating in the local network of Reggio-inspired educators.

Other Areas: Develops and maintain professional working relationships with employees at all

levels. Where required to assist/lead and/or manage assigned projects

Qualifications & Requirement

. Degree in Early Childhood studies or

. Diploma in Preschool Education Leadership (DPE-L), / Diploma in Early Childhood Care

and Education - Leadership (DECCE-L), /Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Centre

Leadership (ADECL) or its equivalent recognized by ECDA

. Has a valid certificate in first aid recognized by ECDA

. LON L2

Required Work Experiences:

. Has at least 5 years teaching experience in a childcare/pre - school setting

. Has at least 5 years of leadership experience in a childcare/ pre-school setting

. Demonstrate ability to handle work professionally, independently and a team player

. Demonstrate ability to be highly creative, innovative, resourceful and motivated in their

work

. Able to mentor/coach staff independently

. Competent in management skills

. Good interpersonal skills and able to interface with all levels, stakeholders (internally and

externally) in professional manner

. Well versed with the SPARK 0 to 6 years framework, licensing regulations, Early Years

Development and Nurturing Early Learners framework

. Have relevant experience in Reggio Emilia Approach and/or constructivist learning

theories

. Experience in teaching art related subjects such as visual arts and/or performing arts.

. Knowledge on classroom observation and assessment for learning

. Knowledge of or willingness to acquire knowledge of inquiry-based learning is required

. Possess strong written and verbal communication skills, proficiency with a variety of

digital languages

. Good interpersonal skills, able to work with all levels of staff and across Departments Able

to work independently and in a team environment