Nursery Teacher job summary
A great job description starts with a compelling summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so jobseekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is a good fit.
Example of a Nursery Teacher job summary
Our growing childcare facility is looking for a Nursery Teacher who can help to create a fun environment and incorporate educational programmes that assist in our children’s development. The Nursery Teacher will be responsible for monitoring and teaching the 3 year-old children in our programme, developing a curriculum that the children will respond to positively and partnering with our team to enhance the learning environment at our school. If you love working with kids and have previous experience in an early learning environment, please apply today.
Nursery Teacher responsibilities and duties
The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organization and who the employee reports to.
- Develop and maintain a constructive and ongoing rapport with children and parents
- Create activities that are fun and educational for the children
- Collaborate with other teachers to ensure that the school fosters an environment that is inviting and nurturing for every child
- Deliver reports on potential concerns about students as to management as needed
- Manage day-to-day classroom activities, including structured lessons, free play, toilet breaks, lunch time and rest time for students
Nursery Teacher qualifications and skills
Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you envision for a successful employee. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required
- EYTS Certified
- 2+ years’ experience working with children in a classroom setting
- Strong knowledge of On Track Programme
- Caring and nurturing attitude towards children
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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