Nursery Teacher

Roles and responsibilities

A Nursery Teacher works with young children, typically ages 3-5, in early childhood education settings. The role is focused on creating a positive, stimulating, and nurturing environment where children can develop foundational skills in areas such as language, social interaction, and motor coordination. Below are the key skills that a Nursery Teacher should possess:

1. Patience and Empathy

• Understanding that young children may take time to adjust, learn, and express themselves.
• Being patient when managing behaviors and supporting emotional development.
• Showing empathy to children’s needs, making them feel safe, heard, and understood.

2. Communication Skills

• Verbal Communication: Speaking clearly and in a child-friendly manner, using simple language to explain concepts.
• Listening Skills: Actively listening to children, parents, and colleagues to understand needs and concerns.
• Non-Verbal Communication: Using gestures, expressions, and tone to engage with young children.

3. Creativity

• Designing and implementing creative activities, such as arts and crafts, storytelling, music, and games that stimulate children’s imagination and cognitive development.
• Using creativity to engage children in learning through play.

4. Classroom Management

• Setting clear, consistent rules and routines that help create a safe and structured environment.
• Managing group activities while ensuring that every child gets individual attention.
• Handling disruptions and conflicts calmly and effectively.

5. Organizational Skills

• Planning and organizing daily schedules, activities, and learning materials.
• Keeping the classroom tidy and managing resources effectively.
• Documenting children’s progress and keeping records of their development.

6. Child Development Knowledge

• Understanding the developmental milestones and stages that children go through in the early years.
• Tailoring teaching methods to suit individual developmental levels and needs.
• Knowing how to support cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development in young children.

7. Social and Emotional Support

• Encouraging positive social interactions among children and teaching them how to share, cooperate, and resolve conflicts.
• Helping children develop emotional regulation skills, such as coping with frustration or disappointment.

8. Physical Stamina and Energy

• Nursery teachers need to have the energy to engage in physical activities with young children, such as outdoor play, games, and assisting with fine motor tasks.
• Maintaining enthusiasm throughout the day to keep children engaged and motivated.

9. Adaptability and Flexibility

• Being flexible to adjust lesson plans or activities based on the children's mood or unexpected circumstances.
• Adapting teaching methods to the diverse learning needs of the children, including those with special educational needs.

10. First Aid and Safety Awareness

• Having knowledge of basic first aid and emergency procedures.
• Ensuring the safety of children in and outside the classroom and being aware of any allergies or special medical conditions.

11. Collaboration with Parents and Colleagues

• Communicating regularly with parents about their child's progress and any concerns.
• Working together with fellow teachers and staff to create a consistent learning experience.
• Participating in meetings and professional development to stay up-to-date with best practices in early childhood education.

12. Cultural Sensitivity

• Being aware of and respectful towards the cultural backgrounds and diverse needs of children.
• Ensuring that activities and materials reflect diversity and are inclusive of all children.

13. Time Management

• Balancing various tasks throughout the day, such as managing activities, providing one-on-one support, and maintaining classroom order.
• Ensuring that children get ample time for learning, rest, and play, while adhering to schedules.

14. Assessment and Observation

• Observing children to track their development and identifying areas where they may need more support.
• Keeping records of each child’s progress, including their social, emotional, and cognitive skills.

Desired candidate profile

Due to our growth, we are seeking to appoint outstanding, dedicated, and resilient teachers who are committed to making a difference for their students, who understand that change is a process and who want to take an active role in sharing their expertise as the team moves towards achieving its shared goals.

We are looking for certain qualities.

• Committed to developing and inspiring every student, to believe that they can and will succeed.
• Outstanding role models who embody our core values
• Passionate about providing enriched learning opportunities for children in and out of the classroom.
• Excellent communicators who can ignite a passion for learning in our students.
• Strong academic background, work ethic, well-organized having excellent interpersonal skills .
• Dynamic, enthusiastic, and well-qualified holding as a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or professional certification in Early Childhood Education i.e., Level 3 vocational qualification with experience working with children aged 6 weeks – to 4 years.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, and an outstanding work ethic.