- Desa Parkcity, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Teaching – Early Childhood (Education & Training)
- Full time
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Job Description – EYC PE/SWIM TEACHER
The International School @ ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur (www.isp.edu.my) is located in the exclusive residential area of Desa ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur (www.desaparkcity.com). The school opened in September 2011 and quickly established itself as a dynamic and exciting place for children to learn. ISP provides our school community with a holistic experience that creates a platform for all students to flourish. In our recent International Schools Quality Mark (ISQM) accreditation, we reached the highest possible overall grading, achieving Gold Level status after being identified as outstanding in all 8 standards during the accreditation visit.
The high calibre of staff that we appoint help to shape our unique, vibrant school and are highly valued. As we grow, we seek to recruit professionals who are genuinely excited about teaching, who are continuously looking to develop their practice and who will complement our existing staff.
Job Title: EYC PE / Swim Teacher
Responsible to: Head of Early Years / Head of Sport & PE
Responsible for: Teaching Swimming and PE across at the EYC Campus
These guidelines are written in support of the role and include, yet are not limited to, the following key tasks and accountabilities.
Main Responsibilities:
Teaching and Learning Skills
● Have an enthusiastic and positive attitude towards swimming and PE
● Inspire confidence and motivate students in swimming and PE lessons
● Demonstrate perseverance and patience
● Ensure lessons are developmentally appropriate and adapted to meet the needs of individuals 5 years and under
● Differentiate as necessary to meet the differing ability needs of all children
● Acknowledge that English is not necessarily the native language of all children in the class and adapt his/her vocabulary accordingly
● Provide an environment in which the children feel safe, confident and happy to learn
● Identify participants’ abilities and encourage them to reach their full potential
● Provide explanations and demonstrate techniques
● Challenge growth mindset and identify ways to improve skills
● Lead daily Music & Movement activities with EYC Music staff
General Duties
● Take an active role as a member of the EYC team including daily supervision duties
● Set up and maintain the outdoor learning space to encourage safe, inclusive and developmentally appropriate physical movement experiences
● Be prepared to be visited and observed by colleagues
● Ensure that children are not left unsupervised
● Insist on good levels of behaviour at all times
● Serve as a role model to the children in terms of behaviour, dress, attitude and manners
● Participate fully in the Extra Curricular Activities programme
● Be available to attend and participate in extra-curricular events and competitions, including weekends on occasion
● Actively support the ethos of the school
● Be familiar with the Handbook for Families, with Staff Supplement
● Ensure safe provision of all equipment and ensure it is used correctly
● Make sure safety standards are followed in sessions and undertake risk assessments
● Manage assistants and programmes as directed by the Head of EYC
Planning
● Plan lessons carefully to ensure participation and progress
● Use the skills in the EYFS Framework (Development Matters) to inform planning and supporting planning schemes used
● Collaborate with other teachers in planning to ensure continuity and progression
● Participate in the development and review of the curriculum in collaboration with the line managers
● Participate in the development and review of school policies where necessary
Assessment
● Formally report on each child’s progress at the end of each term
● Continuously assess each student so as to be able to clearly justify and substantiate grades, levels or comments given in each report
● Design developmentally appropriate assessment activities to identify attainment
● Track skill development using the ISP Goals Tracker
● Be prepared to discuss report grades and each child’s progress with parents both on Parents’ Evenings and at other reasonable times throughout the year
Person/ Professional Requirements
● Show genuine enthusiasm for Early Years Practice and working with very young children
● Relevant experience of teaching PE and swimming to young children
● Possess a recognised teaching qualification relevant to the position of an Early Years swimming teacher
● Possess a current Early years Lifeguarding certificate and knowledge of first aid skills is desirable
Other Responsibilities:
● Actively support and adhere to the Child Protection Policy, including attending annual training
We encourage you to visit our website at www.isp.edu.my to find out more about our school and this exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team.
Our vacancies are advertised on our website, internationally on TES, and in Malaysia on Seek.
ISP is an equal-opportunity employer and will treat all applicants fairly and without discrimination. ISP reserves the right to appoint before the published closing date.
Safeguarding and Child Protection
The International School @ ParkCity, KL is committed to ensuring that all students within the ISP community are kept safe and free from harm as a result of abuse or neglect. Child Protection is the responsibility of all members of the school community, by applying for employment at The International School @ ParkCity, KL you are:
● Declaring that you are able to work with students in a way that promotes and safeguards their safety and welfare.
● Declaring that there is no reason that would prevent you from working with children at our school.
● Supportive of appropriate background checks that will be made.
APPLY AT :- JOBSTREET MALAYSIA – PARKCITY EDUCATION