JOB SUMMARY
The lead teacher will be responsible for the daily activities and have responsibility for the design and implementation of the daily educational program of the class. Lead Teacher will be supervising the teaching assistants and nannies. The Lead Teacher will implement learning experiences that advance the intellectual, emotional, social and physical development of the children within a safe and healthy learning environment.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for the children placed in the school.
Support the development of the children’s listening, language and communication skills whilst encouraging their interest in literature and imaginative play.
Encourage the children’s mathematical knowledge in a practical and play based way.
Broaden children’s experience and knowledge through computer technology and science.
Develop children’s physical awareness through games and play based activities.
To organize and lead activities to promote all areas of development, such as arts and design, song and music, dance and movement, drama and theatre, storytelling, imaginative play, games etc.
To supervise, evaluate and instruct teaching assistants and nannies.
Ensure the safety of children at all times.
To encourage children to use a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and imaginative play.
To be responsible for taking a daily register of children in attendance.
To teach basic personal hygiene, proper eating habits and social skills.
Establish and re-enforce rules for acceptable behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
Adhere to the class timetable.
Prepare weekly lesson plan based on school topics and curriculum.
Prepare materials, class activities and classroom for daily activities.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet children’s varying needs and interests. Giving them opportunity to observe, question and investigate.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons and projects and communicate those objectives to children. Demonstrate activities to children.
Observe and evaluate children’s performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
Prepare reports on students plus a portfolio of children’s work each term.
Prepare adequate material and information for teaching assistant or substitute teacher in case of illness. Lessons must be planned weekly and a copy given to the principal and Teacher’s assistant to ensure the smooth running of the class for any unplanned absences.
Identify children showing signs of emotional, development, or health problems and discuss them initially with principal or nurse and further with parents or guardians. If required also with Child Development specialist.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children and suggest ways they can promote learning and development. Teachers will be required to communicate with parents over the telephone if necessary.
Organize and label displays and student work.
Supervise indoor and outdoor play to facilitate creative play, motor skills activities and safety.
Attend weekly staff meetings and any training workshops.
Confer with other staff members to plan weekly activities to promote learning based on the topics and curriculum.
Participate in staff teamwork.
Work alongside the principal and staff team to ensure that the school’s policies and philosophy is fulfilled.
Attend special functions if required outside of the normal school day.
Education
Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field OR NCFE Cache Level 3 certificate
Desired: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
Experience
Minimum: At least 2 years working with children in a nursery or early learning setting
Desired: 3–5 years in a similar role with experience supervising others
Skills & Abilities
Accountabilities
Financial
Ensure cost-effective use of classroom supplies and learning resources.
Monitor and report any classroom material losses or damages.
Support budget adherence for classroom and activity planning.
Maintain inventory records of teaching tools and educational materials.
Recommend resource needs based on curriculum plans within allocated budgets.
Non-Financial
Ensure children's safety and wellbeing at all times.
Support consistent implementation of curriculum and educational philosophy.
Maintain accurate student records and reports.
Supervise and mentor teaching assistants and nannies.
Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.
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Established in 1982, The Digital Imaging & Office Services Solutions of Gulf Commercial Group was created to become a leading office automation solutions provider for the thriving UAE market. By embracing the printing industry’s phenomenal digital transformation over the years, ‘GCG-DDS’ developed a natural proclivity for new technologies and gained an enviable reputation for its expertise in integrating digital enterprise solutions of all kinds into their client’s businesses. Keen to take a market leadership position, GCG-DDS has made the strategic decision to expand its horizons into two focused areas of operation with each carrying a new corporate identity under the umbrella of GCG’s holding company – The Ghobash Group. Now known as GCG ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS , the company focuses on Enterprise Information Management, Digital Transformation, and Interactive Smart Solutions, and guides our clients with the most comprehensive portfolio of business information management technology in the UAE