Reporting Line

The Kindergarten Teacher reports directly to the Principal of Small World Christian Kindergarten (or his/her delegate) who reports directly to the Executive Director of Generations Christian Education.

Responsibilities

A. Teaching

Ensure the Program of Education at Kindergarten:

• Builds solid foundations of God’s love through a Biblical world view curriculum that enables students to follow Jesus Christ and know His word.

• Is in accordance with the requirements of the Education Bureau in Hong Kong and other relevant government departments.

• Promotes equality as an integral part of the role and to treat everyone with fairness and dignity.

B. Planning & Teaching

• Enable children to make excellent progress in literacy and maths, providing a solid foundation for all aspects of education.

• Plan opportunities to develop the social, emotional and cultural aspects of pupils’ learning.

• Create and manage a caring, engaging, purposeful and stimulating environment which is conducive to children’s learning, and which is regularly reviewed and continually developed.

• Ensure that Generations and school policies are reflected in daily practice.

• Plan and prepare lessons in order to deliver the International Curriculum, ensuring breadth and balance in all subjects; introducing best practices, high quality resources and enriching school programs

• Stay up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum

• Identify clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes, with appropriate challenge and high expectations.

• Organise and manage groups or individual pupils ensuring differentiation of learning needs, reflecting all abilities.

• Challenge all children to perform to their full potential, especially those with particular Gifts and Talents.

• Work to remove barriers to underachievement for all pupils, particularly those with Special Educational Needs.

• Liaise with outside agencies when appropriate eg.SENCo, Educational Psychologist.

• Ensure effective use of support staff within the classroom, including parent helpers.

• Maintain behaviour of a high standard following Generations Christian Education policy, safeguarding children’s health and safety.

C. Assessment & Reporting

• Maintain a regular system of monitoring, assessment, record-keeping and reporting of children’s progress.

• Carry out regular reporting and reflective analysis of student progress and achievement, and report to the Principal.

• Prepare appropriate records for the transfer of pupils.

• Mark work to facilitate positive pupil development.

• Deliver effective communication to parents and stakeholders on school programs, student achievements, placements and behaviour.

D. Community

• Stimulate, foster and enhance a sense of community amongst staff, parents and students that encourages them to support the Vision and Mission of the School.

• Promote high quality relationships with all stakeholders.

• Build up community relations and school collaboration.

E. Extra-Curricular Duties

• Take part in school events and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening (within the reasonable request of school Principal)

• Participate in staff meetings as required.

• Supervise students during classes and at other times in the school day, including in the playground and dinner hall during breaks, at the direction of the Principal.

• Assist and organise extra-curricular activities (e.g. school concerts and excursions)

• Liaise with colleagues and work flexibly, particularly in smaller schools (this might include covering staff sickness by taking responsibility for a "class-split")

F. Strategic Plan

• Implement and support curriculum development as identified in the School Improvement Plan, and as directed by the Principal.

• To be part of a whole school team, actively involved in decision-making on the preparation and development of policies and programmes of study, teaching materials, resources, methods of teaching and pastoral arrangements.

• Support the Principal in promoting the ethos of the school.

G. Administration

• Administer and implement the policies of Generations Christian Education.

• Maintain appropriate documentation for the performance, evaluation and management of all students in your class.

• Continue professional development, maintaining a portfolio of training undertaken.

H. Risk Management

• Promote the welfare of children and to support the school in safeguarding children though relevant policies and procedures.

• Ensure trips are safe, educational and fun, liaising with the Principal as appropriate.

• Ensure all children and staff are safe and secure, informing the Principal of any issues.

• Recognise health and safety is a responsibility of every employee, to take reasonable care of self and others and to comply with the Schools Health and Safety policy, laws of Hong Kong and any school-specific procedures / rules that apply to this role.

I. Other duties as necessary and related.