Early Years Assistant Teacher

**About Agora Playschool & Preschool**

Agora Playschool is an enrichment programme for children aged 6 months to 3 years old that can be adult accompanied. It offers a complete sensory and educational experience for young children that prepares them for Preschool. Our teachers engage on a deep level with the children in order to discover their likes and dislikes, allowing them to display their true characters through imagination and exploration.Agora Preschool places an emphasis on providing a genuinely personalised experience for each child. Our innovative and creative teachers, along with differentiated and tiered lessons, offer an opportunity that challenges each individual to reach their full potential. During a unique observation period, our teachers are given the time to comprehend the needs of their students and gain insights from parents, enabling us to tailor an experience that thoroughly prepares each child for their next steps in education.

**About the role**

At Agora Playschool and Preschool, the teaching team create meaningful experiences through its play-based foundation to learning. We help children grow as whole persons, develop curiosity, and strive in the world around them.

**Responsibilities**:

- Aid the preparation and delivery of appropriate lesson plans based on the 6 domains.
- Help facilitate opportunities that encourage skill, content learning, individual expression and creativity.
- Help to develop strategies and guide diverse learning and development needs.
- Help to motivate students and staff to work productively and responsibly.
- Help prepare and maintain dynamic learning stations.
- Meet regularly with the team to develop planning, assessment, and student progress across the curriculum strands.
- Help to identify children that need extra support to meet class goals across development areas and assist the main class teacher by working 1:1 with specific children when necessary.

**Requirements**:

- Fundamentals in Early Childhood teaching is good but not necessary. Diploma or higher qualification. Diploma in Care and Programme (Student Services & Coaching) is an advantage, but not necessary.
- Passion for working with children.
- Great communication and classroom management skills
- Creative, enthusiastic, and energetic, with a positive mindset to learn and grow

**Why Join Agora**

We embrace input from our team members and encourage fresh ideas and continuous improvements, whether you are an educator, an events host or a part of our front of house team.Here's why you should join us:
**Innovative Environment**:Work in an environment where your ideas matter and you have the opportunity to drive real change within a tech-enabled setting

**Collaborative Culture**:Join a team that values open communication and mutual respect.

**Growth Opportunities**: Benefit from professional development and courses to advance your career.

**Flexible Work Options**: Enjoy flexible arrangements to fit your lifestyle, whether full-time, part-time, or freelance.

Become part of a forward-thinking team that’s passionate about creating a better place to learn and grow. If this resonates with you, reach out to us.

Pay: $1,800.00 - $2,500.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Employee discount
- Professional development
- Promotion to permanent employee

Schedule:

- Early shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- early childhood sector: 1 year (required)

License/Certification:

- ECDA qualification (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 01/11/2024